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Mullarky Family History

Mullarky 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: Mullarkey, Mullaney, Mullally, Mullahy, Mullery, Mallary, Mullady

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Where is the Mullarky family from?

You can see how Mullarky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mullarky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mullarky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Mullarky families living in Northumberland. This was about 34% of all the recorded Mullarky's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Mullarky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mullarky 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 Mullarky ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mullarky. 50% of Mullarky men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 80% of Mullarky women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mullarky were General Labourer and Independent.

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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

  • Colliery Hewer
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Independent
    20%

What Mullarky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mullarky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mullarky 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mullarky. 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 433 military records available for the last name Mullarky. For the veterans among your Mullarky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mullarky lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Mullarky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mullarky in 1961 was 41, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mullarky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mullarky 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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