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Mullins Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from one or more of the many places in France with names derived from Old French molins ‘mills’ such as Moulins (Aisne) and Moulines (Calvados Manche). Compare Molin with which there may well have been some interchange. Irish (Clare and Cork): from variant of Mullen . English: there has been some confusion with Mullings .

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


Similar surnames: Mullis, Mullen, Mulliner, Mullens, Mellis, Collins, Mullinax, Bullis

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Where is the Mullins family from?

You can see how Mullins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mullins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mullins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 486 Mullins families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Mullins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mullins families in 1891.
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What did your Mullins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mullins. 13% of Mullins men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Mullins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mullins were Gardener and Incapacitated. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%
  • Bricklayer
    3%
  • Gardener
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
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There are 46,000 military records available for the last name Mullins. For the veterans among your Mullins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mullins lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Mullins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mullins in 1942 was 41, and 70 in 2004.

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