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Mullin Family History

Mullin Surname Meaning

Irish (Galway and Tyrone): variant of Mullen. Irish (Galway and Tyrone): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Maoilfhinn ‘descendant of Maolfionn’ a personal name meaning ‘fair(-haired) chief’.

English: variant of Mulling.

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


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Where is the Mullin family from?

You can see how Mullin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mullin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mullin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 408 Mullin families living in Lancashire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Mullin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mullin families in 1891.
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What did your Mullin 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 Mullin. 45% of Mullin men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Mullin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mullin were Dock Labourer and Cotton Weaver.

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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
    45%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%
  • Dock Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Cotton Weaver
    2%

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Census Records

There are 101,000 census records available for the last name Mullin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mullin 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 20,000 immigration records available for the last name Mullin. 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 18,000 military records available for the last name Mullin. For the veterans among your Mullin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mullin lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Mullin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mullin in 1941 was 41, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mullin 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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