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Mulvan Family History

Mulvan 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: Mullan, Mulvany, Mullen, Mula, Galvan, Millan, Mclean, Sultan, Milan

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Where is the Mulvan family from?

You can see how Mulvan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mulvan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mulvan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Mulvan family living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Mulvan's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Mulvan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mulvan 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 Mulvan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mulvan. 50% of Mulvan men worked as a Janitor.

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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

  • Janitor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Mulvan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Mulvan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mulvan 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Mulvan. 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 14 military records available for the last name Mulvan. For the veterans among your Mulvan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mulvan lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1994, in the United States, Mulvan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mulvan in 1979 was 92, and 34 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mulvan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mulvan 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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