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 274
Weaver Wool 17
Coal Miner 16
House Servant 16
Dress Maker 16
Stone Mason 15
Agricultural Labourer 12
House Keeper 12
Woollen Hand Loom Weaver 11
Milliner 10
Joiner 10
Worsted Weaver 10
Carter 9
Worsted Spinner 9
Woollen Weaver 8
Wool Sorter 7
Woollen Spinner 7
Servant 7
Carpenter 6
Blacksmith 6
Cloth Dresser 6
Farmers Wife 5
Nurse 5
Woolen Piecer 5
Worsted Weaver Power Loom 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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