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Origins of the Milns surname

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About the Milnses

We have a total number of 1932 records for people with the last name Milns.

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Where do most Milnses live?

In 1921, most Milnses lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Milnses

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,860 records for the Milns surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Milnses most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Milnses.

What are the most common Milns first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Milnses

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

Common Female occupations for Milnses in 1921
Dressmaker

15

General Servant

7

Housekeeper

5

Stuff Weaver

5

Domestic Servant

4

Common Male occupations for Milnses in 1921
Farmer

16

Farm Labourer

10

Tailor

8

Bricklayer

7

Coal Miner

7

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