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Mulvahill Family History

Mulvahill Name 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: Mulvihill, Mulvehill, Mcmahill, Mulhall, Mccahill, Mulville, Tuthill

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Where is the Mulvahill family from?

You can see how Mulvahill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mulvahill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mulvahill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Mulvahill families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Mulvahill's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mulvahill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mulvahill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mulvahill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mulvahill. 100% of Mulvahill men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Mulvahill women worked as a Secretary. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mulvahill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mulvahill 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Mulvahill. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 122 military records available for the last name Mulvahill. For the veterans among your Mulvahill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mulvahill lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Mulvahill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Mulvahill in 1966 was 90, and 78 in 2004.

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