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Millikan Name Meaning

Irish (found mainly in Glasgow Scotland): variant of Milligan . This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Milliken, Millikin, Millican, Mullikin, Milliman, Millian, Killian

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Where is the Millikan family from?

You can see how Millikan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Millikan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Millikan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Millikan families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Millikan's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Millikan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Millikan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Millikan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Millikan. 20% of Millikan men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Millikan women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Millikan were Truck Driver and Grade Teacher. .

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Grade Teacher
    8%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Millikan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Millikan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 498 immigration records available for the last name Millikan. 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 Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Millikan. For the veterans among your Millikan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Millikan lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Millikan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Millikan in 1950 was 59, and 67 in 2004.

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