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Origins of the Milliar surname

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About the Milliars

We have a total number of 336 records for people with the last name Milliar.

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Where do most Milliars live?

In 1921, most Milliars lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about Milliars

How common is your surname?

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

We have 324 records for the Milliar surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Milliars most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Milliars.

What are the most common Milliar first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Milliars

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

Common Female occupations for Milliars in 1921
Almswoman

2

Cotton P L W

2

General Servant

2

None

2

Assistant

1

Common Male occupations for Milliars in 1921
Mason

6

Stone Mason

6

Farmer

4

Work With Father

4

Builder

3

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