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| Millions migration to Canada | + |
The English-ruled Ireland of the late 18th and 19th centuries featured a rapidly increasing population and an agricultural-based economy. This combination proved to be disastrous in the 1840s after a couple of failed potato harvests. Thousands died of disease and starvation, and thousands more left the country, often bound for North America. Those that survived the journey to North America were put to work building the bridges, canals, roadways, and railways needed for the development of an industrial society. Those Irish, although often despised by those already established in North American cities and towns, played an instrumental role in making Canada and the United States the powerful and wealthy nations that they are today. An examination of early immigration and passenger lists has shown many immigrants bearing the name Millions:
Millions Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
- John Millions, who was listed on the 1851 Candian census as living in Wentworth County, Ontario
- Gorder and Emma Millions, who were listed on the 1851 Candian census as living in Cornwall, Ontario
- William Millions, who was listed on the 1851 Candian census as living in Ottawa, Ontario
- Catherine Millions, born 1857, who was listed on the 1901 Candian census as living in Brandon Manitoba
- Margaret Millions, born 1877, who was listed on the 1901 Candian census as living in Wright, Quebec
Millions Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century
- James and Elizabeth Millions, born about 1863, who were listed on the 1906 Candian census as living in Assiniboia East, Saskatchewan
| Contemporary Notables of the name Millions (post 1700) | + |
- Malaika Millions, American actress
- Emma Millions, American Hollywood writer and actress
- Roger Millions (b. 1959), Canadian sports broadcaster on Rogers Sportsnet
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