Origins of the Millen surname

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    In 1921, most Millens lived in south-east

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    4,300 Millen Travel & migration records
    10,000 Millens found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Millen

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    We have for the Millen surname. The oldest one dates back to 1829.

    Who were Millens most likely to marry?

    Mc Millens

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    What are the most common Millen first names?

    John

    James

    Mary

    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Millens

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

    Commmon female occupations for Millens in 1921

    Dressmaker

    46

    Laundress

    40

    House Servant

    35

    General Servant Domestic

    26

    Domestic Servant

    25

    Commmon male occupations for Millens in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    72

    Farmer

    59

    Butcher

    47

    Farm Labourer

    37

    General Labourer

    36

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