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Mullian Family History

Mullian 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: Millian, Mulligan, Mullican, Mullan, Mullin, Mullen, Millan, Milian

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Where is the Mullian family from?

You can see how Mullian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mullian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mullian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mullian family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mullian's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mullian families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mullian 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 Mullian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mullian. 50% of Mullian men worked as a Farm Laborer and 60% of Mullian women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mullian were Farmer and Teacher.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Mullian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 686 census records available for the last name Mullian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mullian 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Mullian. 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 160 military records available for the last name Mullian. For the veterans among your Mullian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mullian lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Mullian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mullian in 1961 was 66, and 95 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mullian 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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