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Mulleny Family History

Mulleny 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: Mullen, Mullery, Mulley, Mullens, Mullany, Gulley, Cullen, Mullaney

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Where is the Mulleny family from?

You can see how Mulleny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mulleny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mulleny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Mulleny families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Mulleny's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mulleny families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mulleny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mulleny ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mulleny. 100% of Mulleny 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 377 census records available for the last name Mulleny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mulleny 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Mulleny. 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 44 military records available for the last name Mulleny. For the veterans among your Mulleny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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