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Mulcairns Family History

Mulcairns 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: Cairns, Mulcare, Mulkins, Mullins, Kulkarni, Mains, Pulcini, Mearns

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Where is the Mulcairns family from?

You can see how Mulcairns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mulcairns family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mulcairns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 10 Mulcairns families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Mulcairns's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mulcairns families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Mulcairns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mulcairns 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mulcairns. 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 Mulcairns. For the veterans among your Mulcairns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mulcairns lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, Mulcairns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mulcairns in 1982 was 88, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mulcairns 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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