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Mulherrin Family History

Mulherrin Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mulherin, Mulhern, Mulhearn, Mulheron, Mcferrin, Murrin, Sherrin

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Where is the Mulherrin family from?

You can see how Mulherrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mulherrin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mulherrin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Mulherrin families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mulherrin's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mulherrin families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mulherrin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 586 census records available for the last name Mulherrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mulherrin 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Mulherrin. 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 88 military records available for the last name Mulherrin. For the veterans among your Mulherrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mulherrin lifespan?

Between 1948 and 1995, in the United States, Mulherrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mulherrin in 1948 was 50, and 87 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mulherrin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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