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Mulvany Family History

Mulvany Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Mulvaney.

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


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Where is the Mulvany family from?

You can see how Mulvany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mulvany family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mulvany families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 41 Mulvany families living in Lancashire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Mulvany's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mulvany families in 1891.
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What did your Mulvany ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mulvany. 25% of Mulvany men worked as a Retired and 80% of Mulvany women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mulvany were Surgeon and Assist Superintendent London Tele.

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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

  • Retired
    25%
  • Bank Clerk
    25%
  • Railway Clerk
    25%
  • Surgeon
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Bank Clerk
    5%
  • Corset Binder
    5%
  • Assist Superintendent London Tele
    5%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Mulvany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mulvany 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mulvany. 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 Mulvany. For the veterans among your Mulvany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mulvany lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Mulvany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mulvany in 1945 was 41, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mulvany 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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