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Mulroyan Family History

Mulroyan 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: Mulroy, Mccrohan, Mollohan, Muldoon, Moldovan, Troyan, Mungovan

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Where is the Mulroyan family from?

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

What did your Mulroyan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mulroyan. 100% of Mulroyan 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Mulroyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mulroyan 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Mulroyan. 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 19 military records available for the last name Mulroyan. For the veterans among your Mulroyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mulroyan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Mulroyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Mulroyan in 1965 was 78, and 85 in 2001.

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