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Mullagh Family History

Mullagh 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: Murtagh, Mullahy, Ullah, Ballagh, Mccullagh, Millage, Mullady

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Where is the Mullagh family from?

You can see how Mullagh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mullagh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Mullagh families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Mullagh families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mullagh's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Mullagh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mullagh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Mullagh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mullagh 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Mullagh. 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 Mullagh. For the veterans among your Mullagh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mullagh lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mullagh 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mullagh

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