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Milnes Name Meaning

English (Yorkshire and Lancashire): variant of Milne with post-medieval excrescent -s. Compare Mills .

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


Similar surnames: Milles, Miles, Milner, Milne, Millis, Jines, Vines, Viles, Milks

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Where is the Milnes family from?

You can see how Milnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milnes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Milnes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 20 Milnes families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Milnes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Milnes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milnes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Milnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Milnes. 60% of Milnes men worked as a Labourer. .

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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

  • Labourer
    60%
  • Plumber
    40%
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Census Records

There are 56,000 census records available for the last name Milnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milnes 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Milnes. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Milnes. For the veterans among your Milnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milnes lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Milnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Milnes in 1954 was 48, and 82 in 2004.

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