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Million Name Meaning

Scottish: shortened and altered form of McMillian . Americanized form of Spanish Milian . Americanized form of Polish Milion a variant of Milian . It occurs almost exclusively in Upper Silesia.

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


Similar surnames: Dillon, Millin, Milliron, Millen, Millien, Milian, Gomillion, Illian

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You can see how Million families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Million family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Million families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 21 Million families living in Ontario. This was about 81% of all the recorded Million's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Million families in 1911.
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What did your Million ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Million. 100% of Million men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Million. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Million 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Million. 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 22,000 military records available for the last name Million. For the veterans among your Million ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Million lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Million life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Million in 1952 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

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