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Mulen Family History

Mulen 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: Mule, Mullen, Molen, Muren, Bulen, Malen, Hulen, Miles, Allen, Mun

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Where is the Mulen family from?

You can see how Mulen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mulen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mulen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Mulen families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Mulen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mulen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mulen 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 Mulen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bus Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mulen. 100% of Mulen men worked as a Bus Driver.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Bus Driver
    100%

What Mulen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mulen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mulen 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Mulen. 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 117 military records available for the last name Mulen. For the veterans among your Mulen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mulen lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2004, in the United States, Mulen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mulen in 1991 was 83, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mulen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mulen 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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