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Mulvaine Family History

Mulvaine 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: Mulvaney, Mclaine, Mcilvaine, Mulvany, Mullane, Laine, Mullaney

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Where is the Mulvaine family from?

You can see how Mulvaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mulvaine family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mulvaine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Mulvaine families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Mulvaine's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Mulvaine families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mulvaine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mulvaine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mulvaine. 100% of Mulvaine men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Mulvaine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mulvaine 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mulvaine. 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 46 military records available for the last name Mulvaine. For the veterans among your Mulvaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mulvaine lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Mulvaine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mulvaine in 1968 was 65, and 70 in 2004.

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