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Origins of the Milam surname

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About the Milams

We have a total number of 1679 records for people with the last name Milam.

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Where do most Milams live?

In 1921, most Milams lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Milams

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,490 records for the Milam surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Milams most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Milams.

What are the most common Milam first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Milam family members

Common jobs for Milams

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Milams in 1921
Laundress

13

Domestic Servant

9

Charwoman

5

General Servant Domestic

5

Servant

5

Common Male occupations for Milams in 1921
Farm Hands

46

General Farmers

27

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

18

Agricultural Labourer

17

Carter On Farm

13

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