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Mulbay Family History

Mulbay 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: Mula, Murray, Mulroy, Malay, Milby, Mullahy, Melby, Mumby, Dubay

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Where is the Mulbay family from?

You can see how Mulbay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mulbay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mulbay families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Mulbay families living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Mulbay's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Mulbay families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mulbay 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 43 census records available for the last name Mulbay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mulbay 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 Mulbay. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mulbay. For the veterans among your Mulbay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mulbay lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mulbay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mulbay in 1966 was 79, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mulbay 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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