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Mulvainey Family History

Mulvainey 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: Mulvaney, Mullaney, Mulvany, Mullarkey, Mclarney, Mulvey, Mulliner

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Where is the Mulvainey family from?

You can see how Mulvainey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mulvainey family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Mulvainey family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mulvainey's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Mulvainey families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Mulvainey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mulvainey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mulvainey. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mulvainey. For the veterans among your Mulvainey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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