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Mulhelland Family History

Mulhelland 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: Mulholland, Mclelland, Mulhollan, Milholland, Helland, Sutherland

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Where is the Mulhelland family from?

You can see how Mulhelland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mulhelland family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mulhelland families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 8 Mulhelland families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mulhelland's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mulhelland families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mulhelland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1891
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What Mulhelland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Mulhelland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mulhelland 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Mulhelland. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mulhelland. For the veterans among your Mulhelland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mulhelland lifespan?

Average Mulhelland life expectancy in 1985 was 97 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mulhelland 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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