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Mulkin Family History

Mulkin 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: Malkin, Culkin, Mulkins, Sulkin, Mullin, Muskin, Mullen, Melin, Malin

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Where is the Mulkin family from?

You can see how Mulkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mulkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mulkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Mulkin families living in Staffordshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Mulkin's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Mulkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mulkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mulkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mulkin. 100% of Mulkin men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Mulkin women worked as a Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Mulkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mulkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mulkin 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Mulkin. 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 176 military records available for the last name Mulkin. For the veterans among your Mulkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mulkin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mulkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mulkin in 1963 was 77, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mulkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mulkin 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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