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Milde Name Meaning

German and Dutch: nickname from Middle High German milde, Middle Dutch mild(e) ‘kind’, ‘gentle’, ‘compassionate’, ‘generous’. German: habitational name from Milda in Thuringia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Wilde, Melde, Linde, Gilde, Molle, Milder, Hilke, Mille, Millen

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Milde Family Origin

Where is the Milde family from?

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You can see how Milde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milde family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Milde families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Milde families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Milde's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Milde families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milde surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Milde Family Occupations

What did your Milde ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, C was the top reported job for people in the CA named Milde. 50% of Milde men worked as a C

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • C
    50%
  • Forana Man
    50%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Milde Historical Records

What Milde family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Milde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milde census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 25,000 immigration records available for the last name Milde. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Card

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Milde. For the veterans among your Milde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Milde Life Expectancy

What is the average Milde lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Milde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Milde in 1953 was 55, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milde ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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