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Mulloy Family History

Mulloy Surname Meaning

Irish (mainly Mayo): variant of Molloy.

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


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Where is the Mulloy family from?

You can see how Mulloy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mulloy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mulloy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 129 Mulloy families living in Lancashire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Mulloy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mulloy families in 1891.
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What did your Mulloy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Underground Tube Miner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mulloy. 17% of Mulloy men worked as an Underground Tube Miner and 91% of Mulloy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mulloy were Miner Heavy Wk and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Underground Tube Miner
    17%
  • Coal Hoist Labourer
    17%
  • Dock Labourer
    17%
  • Miner Heavy Wk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Barmaid
    5%
  • Household Duties
    5%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Mulloy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mulloy 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Mulloy. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Mulloy. For the veterans among your Mulloy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mulloy lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Mulloy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mulloy in 1950 was 35, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mulloy 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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