Mileham History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Early Origins of the Mileham family

The surname Mileham was first found in Mid Norfolk at Mileham, a village mid way between East Dereham and Fakenham. The village dates back to the Domesday 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 Mileham family

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

Mileham Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Mileham family

Distinguished members of the family include

the Mileham family of Norfolk

Mileham migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Mileham Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Cath Mileham, aged 20, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Cora Linn" in 1848 2
John Mileham, aged 50, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "John Henry" in 1851 2
William Mileham, aged 20, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "John Henry" in 1851 2
Elisabeth Mileham, aged 37, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Senator" in 1852 2
Matthew Mileham, aged 9, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Senator" in 1852 2
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Mileham Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Mrs. M. Mileham, Swiss settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Deutschland" in 1903 2
Charles Mileham, aged 33, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Oceanic" in 1910 2
Florence Marjorie Mileham, aged 8 months, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Saint Paul" in 1911 2
Florence Mileham, aged 34, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Saint Paul" in 1911 2
Elizabeth Mileham, aged 16, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Saint Louis" in 1916 2
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Mileham migration to Australia +

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

Mileham Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century

Mrs. Daisy Mileham, British settler who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Beltana" in 1924 3
Mr. Frederick Mileham, Jr., British settler who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Beltana" in 1924 3
Mr. Frederick M. Mileham, British settler who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Beltana" in 1924 3
Mabel Mileham, British settler who arrived in Sydney, Australia aboard the ship "Maloja" in 1925 3
Edward M. Mileham, British settler who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Berrima" in 1927 3
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Contemporary Notables of the name Mileham (post 1700) +

J. Mileham, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kansas, 1884 4
Matthew Mileham (b. 1956), British hammer thrower who represented Great Britain at two consecutive Summer Olympics in 1984 and 1988
Kevin Mileham (b. 1971), South African politician, Chief Whip of the Democratic Alliance Buffalo City Caucus (2011-2013)
Harry Mileham (1873-1957), British artist who received a gold medal and a Travelling Studentship at the Royal Academy Schools, known for his oil paintings and stained glass windows in Sussex
Lloyd Mileham Robinette (1881-1951), American politician, Member of Virginia State Senate, 1950 5

Sources +

Mills, A.D., Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-19-869156-4)
Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
National Archives of Australia retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 23) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, December 1) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html