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Millard Name Meaning

English: variant of Millward . French and German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements mil ‘good gracious’ + hard ‘hardy brave strong’. Compare Milord . French (southern): from a variant of Occitan milhar ‘millet field’ a derivative of mil ‘millet’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mallard, Billard, Willard, Maillard, Gillard, Milardo, Bollard

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Where is the Millard family from?

You can see how Millard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Millard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Millard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 772 Millard families living in London. This was about 15% of all the recorded Millard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Millard families in 1891.
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What did your Millard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Millard. 9% of Millard men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Millard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Millard were Gardener and Domestic Servant. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%
  • Bricklayer
    4%
  • Gardener
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%
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Census Records

There are 197,000 census records available for the last name Millard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Millard census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 27,000 immigration records available for the last name Millard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20,000 military records available for the last name Millard. For the veterans among your Millard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Millard lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Millard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Millard in 1943 was 27, and 78 in 2004.

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