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Mulvy Family History

Mulvy 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: Mulvey, Mulry, Mule, Sully, Mula, Murley, Maly, Tully, Meloy, Buley

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Where is the Mulvy family from?

You can see how Mulvy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mulvy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mulvy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 8 Mulvy families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Mulvy's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mulvy families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mulvy 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 Mulvy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Pedler Carpets rugs Traveller and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mulvy. 100% of Mulvy men worked as a Pedler Carpets rugs Traveller and 100% of Mulvy 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Pedler Carpets rugs Traveller
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mulvy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 919 census records available for the last name Mulvy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mulvy 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Mulvy. 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 110 military records available for the last name Mulvy. For the veterans among your Mulvy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mulvy lifespan?

Average Mulvy life expectancy in 1983 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mulvy 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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