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Mullarney Family History

Mullarney 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: Mullaney, Mullarkey, Mulvaney, Mclarney, Mullowney, Mullany, Mullane

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Where is the Mullarney family from?

You can see how Mullarney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mullarney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mullarney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Mullarney families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mullarney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mullarney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mullarney 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 Mullarney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mullarney. 50% of Mullarney men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Mullarney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 644 census records available for the last name Mullarney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mullarney 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Mullarney. 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 135 military records available for the last name Mullarney. For the veterans among your Mullarney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mullarney lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Mullarney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mullarney in 1957 was 55, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mullarney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mullarney 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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