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Early Origins of the Milde family

The surname Milde was first found in Austria, where the name Milde became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Milde family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Milde research. Another 88 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1562 is included under the topic Early Milde History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Milde Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Milde, Millde, Mildde, Mildes, Milds, Milddes, Milldes, Mildese, Miilde, Miildes, Milldee and many more.

Early Notables of the Milde family

During this period prominent bearers of the name Milde were

  • the Milde family of Austria


United States Milde migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Milde Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Carl Milde, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1754 1
Milde Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Mr. Eduard Milde, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Apollo"
  • Mrs. Milde, German with 2 children who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Apollo"
  • Edward Milde, who landed in Texas in 1851 1
  • Heinrich Milde, who settled in Brazil from Hamburg in 1851
  • Anna Milde, who emigrated from Prussia to Pennsylvania in 1880 with her three children and two grandchildren
Milde Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Engel Hanson Milde, who settled in Alabama in 1901

Australia Milde migration to Australia +

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

Milde Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Elise Milde, who arrived in Holdfast Bay, Australia aboard the ship "Cygnet" in 1836 2

Contemporary Notables of the name Milde (post 1700) +

  • Herman Milde, American politician, Candidate for New York State Assembly from Albany County 2nd District, 1911 3
  • Horst Milde (1933-2023), German politician, Member of the Social Democratic Party, President of the Landtag of Lower Saxony from 1990 to 1998

Bismarck
  • Hans Milde (1921-1941), German Maschinengefreiter who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 4


  1. 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)
  2. State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) Cygnet arrived Holdfast Bay, Adealide Sept. 11, 1836. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1836Cygnet.htm
  3. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 23) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
  4. Bismarck & Tirpitz Class - Crew List Bismarck. (Retrieved 2018, February 06). Retrieved from https://www.bismarck-class.dk/bismarck/crew/bismarck_crew.html#crew_details


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