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Millison Name Meaning

English: variant of Millson . This surname is rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Millson, Milleson, Tillison, Cullison, Allison, Milson, Jillson

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Where is the Millison family from?

You can see how Millison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Millison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Millison families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Millison families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 43% of all the recorded Millison's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Millison families in 1911.
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What did your Millison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Millison. 22% of Millison men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Millison women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Millison were Truck Driver and Twister. .

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    27%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Twister
    11%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Millison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Millison 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Millison. 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 642 military records available for the last name Millison. For the veterans among your Millison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Millison lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Millison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Millison in 1953 was 55, and 63 in 2004.

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