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Mulkern Family History

Mulkern Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Mulkerrin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mulkern family from?

You can see how Mulkern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mulkern family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mulkern families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Mulkern families living in Lancashire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Mulkern's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mulkern families in 1891.
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What did your Mulkern ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mulkern. 100% of Mulkern 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%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mulkern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mulkern 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mulkern. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mulkern. For the veterans among your Mulkern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mulkern lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mulkern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mulkern in 1960 was 31, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mulkern 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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