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Origins of the Milnor surname

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About the Milnors

We have a total number of 479 records for people with the last name Milnor.

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Where do most Milnors live?

In 1921, most Milnors lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about Milnors

How common is your surname?

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We have 278 records for the Milnor surname. The oldest one dates back to 1893.

Who were Milnors most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Milnors.

What are the most common Milnor first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Milnors

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

Common Female occupations for Milnors in 1921
Coal Picker

3

Annuitant

2

Baronets Daughter

2

Cotton Winder

2

Dress Maker

2

Common Male occupations for Milnors in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

4

Mill Piecer Woollen

3

Blacksmith

2

Carpenter

2

Carter

2

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