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Mulrainey Family History

Mulrainey 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: Mullaney, Mulvaney, Mulrooney, Mulroney, Mullarkey, Mclarney

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Where is the Mulrainey family from?

You can see how Mulrainey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mulrainey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mulrainey families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Mulrainey families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Mulrainey's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Mulrainey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mulrainey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mulrainey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Mulrainey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mulrainey 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Mulrainey. 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 40 military records available for the last name Mulrainey. For the veterans among your Mulrainey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mulrainey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1975, in the United States, Mulrainey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Mulrainey in 1964 was 75, and 86 in 1975.

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