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Mulle Family History

Mulle 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: Mule, Mullen, Melle, Molle, Muhle, Mullet, Malle, Mille, Muller

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Where is the Mulle family from?

You can see how Mulle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mulle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mulle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Mulle families living in Cumberland. This was about 28% of all the recorded Mulle's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Mulle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mulle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mulle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mulle. 36% of Mulle men worked as a Laborer and 85% of Mulle women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mulle were Painter and Operator.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Painter
    8%
  • Painter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    85%
  • Operator
    16%

What Mulle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mulle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mulle 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 Mulle. 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 990 military records available for the last name Mulle. For the veterans among your Mulle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mulle lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mulle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mulle in 1954 was 40, and 82 in 2004.

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