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Millward History Early Origins Early History Spelling Variations Early Notables

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Millward History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

The name Millward is rooted in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It was originally a name for someone who worked as a miller or the keeper of a mill. The surname Millward is derived from the Old English word mylenweard. This name is common in the southern and western counties; elsewhere, the form Milner predominates. The "mill-ward" was the keeper of the mill having derived from the Middle English words "melle, mulle, and mulne." 1 2

Early Origins of the Millward family

The surname Millward was first found in Derbyshire where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.

Early History of the Millward family

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Millward Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Millward are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Millward include Milward, Milwood and others.

Early Notables of the Millward family

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Migration of the Millward family to Ireland

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Millward migration to the United States +

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Millward or a variant listed above:

Millward Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

John Millward, who landed in Maryland or Virginia in 1675 3

Millward Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

James Millward, who arrived in New York, NY in 1846 3

Millward migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Millward Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mr. William Millward who was convicted in Worcester, Worcestershire, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "England"on 31st March 1832, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 4
George Millward, aged 19, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Prince Regent" in 1849 5
Charles Millward, aged 28, a bricklayer, who arrived in South Australia in 1856 aboard the ship "Duchess of Northumberland"

Millward migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Millward Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

George Millward, aged 37, a sawyer, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Clifton" in 1842
Jane Millward, aged 36, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Clifton" in 1842
Jane Millward, aged 16, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Clifton" in 1842
George Millward, aged 12, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Clifton" in 1842
Matilda Millward, aged 13, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Clifton" in 1842
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Contemporary Notables of the name Millward (post 1700) +

William Millward (1822-1871), Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives
Roger Millward MBE (1947-2016), English rugby league footballer and coach, inducted into the Rugby League Hall of Fame
Douglas Millward (b. 1862), English former professional footballer
Arthur Millward, English first class cricketer and test match umpire
Horace Douglas "Doug" Millward (1931-2000), English former professional footballer
Jessie Millward (1861-1932), English stage actress
Ernest Foster "Ernie" Millward (1887-1962), English footballer
Edward Glynne "Ted" Millward (1930-2020), Welsh nationalist politician, Vice President of Plaid Cymru (1966–1968)
Carl Edward King Millward (1935-2000), British mathematician
Andrew Millward (b. 1972), Welsh rugby union player
... (Another 4 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Citations +

Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Lower, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 26th April 2022). https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/england
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) "PRINCE REGENT" 1849. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1849PrinceRegent.htm