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Mutlow Family History

Mutlow Surname Meaning

from Mutlow in Marton (Cheshire) or from any of the many other minor places similarly named (Old English mōt-hlāw ‘meeting-mound’); there are at least three more in Cheshire

five in Derbys four in Cambs and examples in Northants and Essex.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mutlow family from?

You can see how Mutlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mutlow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mutlow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Mutlow families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Mutlow's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Mutlow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mutlow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mutlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mutlow. 34% of Mutlow men worked as a Gardener and 81% of Mutlow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mutlow were Fitters Labourer and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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

  • Gardener
    34%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    34%
  • Fitters Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Cook
    4%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mutlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mutlow 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Mutlow. 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 178 military records available for the last name Mutlow. For the veterans among your Mutlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mutlow lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Mutlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mutlow in 1970 was 69, and 74 in 2004.

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