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Early Origins of the Milhome family

The surname Milhome 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 Milhome family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Milhome research. Another 70 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Milhome History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Milhome Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Milhome family

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Migration of the Milhome family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: the name represented in many forms and recorded from the mid 17th century in the great migration from Europe. Migrants settled in the eastern seaboard from Newfoundland, to Maine, to Virginia, the Carolinas, and to the islands..



  1. Mills, A.D., Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-19-869156-4)


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