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
Living On Own Means 33
Woollen Weaver 31
Dress Maker 14
Worsted Weaver 14
Stone Mason 13
General Servant Domestic 12
Cotton Weaver 11
Farmer 11
Butcher 9
General Labourer 9
Cotton Spinner 8
Housemaid Domestic 8
Charwoman 8
Dressmaker 7
Gardener Domestic 7
Worsted Spinner 7
Cook Domestic 6
Coal Miner Hewer 6
House Keeper 6
House Keeper Domestic 6
Joiner Carpenter 6
Laundress Wash 6
Coal Miner Heaver 6
Grocer 6
Joiner Carp 6

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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