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Mullany Family History

Mullany Surname Meaning

Irish (Sligo Roscommon and Mayo): variant of Mullaney.

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


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Where is the Mullany family from?

You can see how Mullany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mullany family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mullany families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 85 Mullany families living in Lancashire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Mullany's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mullany families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mullany 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 Mullany ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mullany. 37% of Mullany men worked as a Builders Labourer and 57% of Mullany women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mullany were Bath Attendant and Potters Batter Out Saucers.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    37%
  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Genaral Labourer
    19%
  • Bath Attendant
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    57%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    6%
  • Cotton Ring Spinner
    6%
  • Potters Batter Out Saucers
    4%

What Mullany family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Mullany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mullany 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Mullany. 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 Mullany. For the veterans among your Mullany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mullany lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Mullany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mullany in 1953 was 29, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mullany

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mullany 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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