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Early Origins of the Milham family

The surname Milham was first found in Mid Norfolk at Mileham, a village mid way between East Dereham and Fakenham. The village dates back to the Dopmesday Book where it was listed as Meleham and literally meant "homestead or village with a mill," having derived from the Old English words myln + ham. 1 Mileham Castle near the site of the Roman Camp is one of the largest motte and bailey castles in Norfolk. The castle was constructed in about 1100 and the ruins can still be seen today.

Early History of the Milham family

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Milham Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Mileham, Milham, Millham, Millham and others.

Early Notables of the Milham family

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United States Milham migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Milham Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Winnie Milham, aged 17, who landed in America, in 1893
  • Frank H. Milham, aged 30, who landed in America, in 1894
Milham Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Nicholas Milham, aged 34, who settled in America, in 1906
  • Guy W. Milham, who landed in America, in 1911
  • G. Wellington Milham, aged 26, who immigrated to the United States, in 1913

Australia Milham migration to Australia +

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

Milham Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Mr. Richard Milham, (b. 1798), aged 40, English labourer from Ewhurst, Sussex, England travelling from Gravesend aboard the ship "Maitland" arriving in Paterson River, New South Wales, Australia on 6th November 1838 2
  • Mr. James Milham, (b. 1818), aged 20, English farm labourer from Ewhurst, Sussex, England travelling from Gravesend aboard the ship "Maitland" arriving in Paterson River, New South Wales, Australia on 6th November 1838 3
  • Mr. William John Milham, (b. 1821), aged 17, English farm labourer from Ewhurst, Sussex, England travelling from Gravesend aboard the ship "Maitland" arriving in Paterson River, New South Wales, Australia on 6th November 1838 4
  • Miss Cyrene (Serena) Milham, (b. 1822), aged 16, English house maid from Ewhurst, Sussex, England travelling from Gravesend aboard the ship "Maitland" arriving in Paterson River, New South Wales, Australia on 6th November 1838 5
  • Miss Caroline Milham, (b. 1824), aged 14, English house maid from Ewhurst, Sussex, England travelling from Gravesend aboard the ship "Maitland" arriving in Paterson River, New South Wales, Australia on 6th November 1838 6
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Milham (post 1700) +

  • John Milham, American politician, Member of New York State Assembly from Columbia County, 1841 7
  • Frank H. Milham, American Democratic Party politician, Mayor of Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1908-09 7
  • Robert Milham Hartley (1796-1881), English-born, American co-founder of the temperance movement in New York


  1. Mills, A.D., Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-19-869156-4)
  2. Ship Voyages to New South Wales (Retrieved 11th July 2021). Retrieved from https://indexes.records.nsw.gov.au/ebook/list.aspx?Page=NRS5313/4_4780/Maitland_5 Nov 1838/4_478000079.jpg&No=143
  3. Ship Voyages to New South Wales (Retrieved 11th July 2021). Retrieved from https://indexes.records.nsw.gov.au/ebook/list.aspx?Page=NRS5313/4_4780/Maitland_5 Nov 1838/4_478000079.jpg&No=144
  4. Ship Voyages to New South Wales (Retrieved 11th July 2021). Retrieved from https://indexes.records.nsw.gov.au/ebook/list.aspx?Page=NRS5313/4_4780/Maitland_5 Nov 1838/4_478000079.jpg&No=145
  5. Ship Voyages to New South Wales (Retrieved 11th July 2021). Retrieved from https://indexes.records.nsw.gov.au/ebook/list.aspx?Page=NRS5313/4_4780/Maitland_5 Nov 1838/4_478000079.jpg&No=146
  6. Ship Voyages to New South Wales (Retrieved 11th July 2021). Retrieved from https://indexes.records.nsw.gov.au/ebook/list.aspx?Page=NRS5313/4_4780/Maitland_5 Nov 1838/4_478000079.jpg&No=147
  7. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 14) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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