Milnes Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Milnes Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Milnes family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 468
Woollen Weaver 47
Dress Maker 35
Coal Miner 32
Worsted Spinner 27
Worsted Weaver 22
Stone Mason 14
Joiner 12
House Keeper 10
Laundress 9
Butcher 9
Labourer 8
Annuitant 8
Carpet Weaver 8
Domestic Servant 7
Cotton Weaver 7
Wool Sorter 7
Blacksmith 6
Farmers Wife 6
Milliner 6
Agricultural Labourer 6
Painter 6
Errand Boy 5
General Servant Domestic 5
General Labourer 5

Milnes Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Milnes 100% 17,191
2 Malins 50% 2,888
3 Milns 83% 1,357
4 Millns 67% 650
5 Millnes 86% 117

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The surname Milnes is the most popular version of all its varients

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