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Mullens Family History

Mullens Surname Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Mullins.

Flemish and Dutch: topographic name for someone who lived at a mill

or by extension an occupational name for a miller.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mullens family from?

You can see how Mullens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mullens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mullens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 66 Mullens families living in London. This was about 14% of all the recorded Mullens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mullens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mullens 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 Mullens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mullens. 31% of Mullens men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Mullens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mullens were Plumber and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • General Labourer
    31%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    9%
  • Colliery Hewer
    9%
  • Plumber
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Shorthand Typist
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 38,000 census records available for the last name Mullens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mullens 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Mullens. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Mullens. For the veterans among your Mullens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mullens lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mullens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mullens in 1944 was 47, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mullens 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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