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Mulner Family History

Mulner 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: Mulder, Milner, Multer, Murner, Muller, Mullner, Molner, Mule, Turner

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Where is the Mulner family from?

You can see how Mulner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mulner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mulner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Mulner families living in North Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mulner's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Mulner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mulner 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 Mulner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mulner. 63% of Mulner men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mulner women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mulner were Miner and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Miner
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Mulner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 662 census records available for the last name Mulner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mulner 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Mulner. 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 165 military records available for the last name Mulner. For the veterans among your Mulner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mulner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Mulner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Mulner in 1967 was 65, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mulner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mulner 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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