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Mullahy Family History

Mullahy Surname Meaning

Irish (Mayo): variant of Melaugh probably a variant of Molloy itself an Anglicized form of several different Irish surnames: in this case probably either Ó Maolaodha or Ó Maolaithche.

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


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Where is the Mullahy family from?

You can see how Mullahy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mullahy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mullahy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Mullahy families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Mullahy's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Mullahy families in 1891.
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What did your Mullahy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mullahy. 50% of Mullahy men worked as a General Labourer and 59% of Mullahy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mullahy were Hosiery Trimmer and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Hosiery Trimmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    59%
  • Hosiery Overlocker
    25%
  • Housewife
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mullahy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mullahy 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 756 immigration records available for the last name Mullahy. 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 481 military records available for the last name Mullahy. For the veterans among your Mullahy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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