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Mulherin Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Mulhern . This form of the surname is chiefly found in Lancashire.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mulheron, Mulkern, Mulhearn, Mulhern, Mcpheron, Mullin, Mclaurin

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Where is the Mulherin family from?

You can see how Mulherin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mulherin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mulherin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Mulherin families living in Cheshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Mulherin's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Mulherin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mulherin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mulherin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mulherin. 100% of Mulherin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mulherin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mulherin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 752 immigration records available for the last name Mulherin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mulherin. For the veterans among your Mulherin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mulherin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mulherin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mulherin in 1958 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

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