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Mulkerin Family History

Mulkerin 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: Mulherin, Mulkern, Mulhern, Mulderig, Mulheron, Mullen, Merin, Malkin

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Where is the Mulkerin family from?

You can see how Mulkerin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mulkerin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mulkerin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Mulkerin family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mulkerin's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Mulkerin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mulkerin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mulkerin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mulkerin. 34% of Mulkerin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mulkerin women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Plasterer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mulkerin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mulkerin 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 555 immigration records available for the last name Mulkerin. 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 360 military records available for the last name Mulkerin. For the veterans among your Mulkerin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mulkerin lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Mulkerin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mulkerin in 1951 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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