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Mulholand Family History

Mulholand 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, Mulhollan, Milholland, Ulland, Moland, Uhland, Ruhland

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Where is the Mulholand family from?

You can see how Mulholand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mulholand family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mulholand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Mulholand families living in Cumberland. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mulholand's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Mulholand families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mulholand 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 Mulholand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mulholand. 55% of Mulholand men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Mulholand women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mulholand were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Mulholand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mulholand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mulholand 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Mulholand. 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 302 military records available for the last name Mulholand. For the veterans among your Mulholand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mulholand lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Mulholand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mulholand in 1967 was 49, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mulholand 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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