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Mulby Family History

Mulby 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: Milby, Melby, Mumby, Mulry, Mule, Sully, Mula, Murley, Hubby, Dalby

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Where is the Mulby family from?

You can see how Mulby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mulby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mulby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Mulby families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mulby's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mulby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mulby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mulby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mulby. 100% of Mulby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mulby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 736 census records available for the last name Mulby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mulby 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Mulby. 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 98 military records available for the last name Mulby. For the veterans among your Mulby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mulby lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Mulby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mulby in 1974 was 78, and 66 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mulby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mulby 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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