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Mulphy Family History

Mulphy 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: Murphy, Murthy, Mulroy, Mullahy, Mulcahy, Dunphy, Mulvey, Mulley

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Where is the Mulphy family from?

You can see how Mulphy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mulphy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Mulphy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Mulphy families living in Connecticut. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mulphy's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Mulphy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mulphy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Mulphy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mulphy 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Mulphy. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mulphy. For the veterans among your Mulphy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mulphy lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mulphy 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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