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Origins of the Millwater surname

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About the Millwaters

We have a total number of 445 records for people with the last name Millwater.

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Where do most Millwaters live?

In 1921, most Millwaters lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Millwaters

How common is your surname?

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

We have 404 records for the Millwater surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.

Who were Millwaters most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Millwaters.

What are the most common Millwater first names?

  • Thomas
  • John
  • Mary
  • Jane

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

Common jobs for Millwaters

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

Common Female occupations for Millwaters in 1921
General Servant Domestic

3

Laundress

3

Domestic Servant

2

Gloveress

2

Attendant Refreshment Room

1

Common Male occupations for Millwaters in 1921
Boot Maker

4

Railway Porter

4

General Labourer

3

Bar Bowler Forge (Tinplate)

2

Glover

2

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