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Mullein Family History

Mullein 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: Mullen, Mullin, Cullen, Bullen, Millen, Mulhern, Mullis, Mullet

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Where is the Mullein family from?

You can see how Mullein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mullein family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mullein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Mullein families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mullein's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mullein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mullein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mullein ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mullein ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 493 census records available for the last name Mullein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mullein 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mullein. 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 28 military records available for the last name Mullein. For the veterans among your Mullein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mullein lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Mullein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mullein in 1973 was 52, and 83 in 1999.

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