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Mul Family History

Mul 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: Mule, Mun, Mula, Aul, Maul, Mu, Dul, Mol, Muhl, Mui

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Where is the Mul family from?

You can see how Mul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mul family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mul families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Mul families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mul's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Mul families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mul surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mul ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mul. 67% of Mul 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mul 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 692 immigration records available for the last name Mul. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Mul. For the veterans among your Mul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mul lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Mul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Mul in 1966 was 76, and 71 in 2001.

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