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Mulston Family History

Mulston 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: Muston, Alston, Burston, Colston, Ruston, Moulton, Rolston, Musto

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Where is the Mulston family from?

You can see how Mulston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mulston family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mulston families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Mulston families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mulston's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Mulston families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mulston 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 13 census records available for the last name Mulston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mulston 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mulston. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mulston. For the veterans among your Mulston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mulston lifespan?

Average Mulston life expectancy in 1990 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mulston 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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