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Mulcaby Family History

Mulcaby 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: Mulcahy, Mullahy, Mulcare, Mullady, Mullaly, Mullany, Mulcahey

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Where is the Mulcaby family from?

You can see how Mulcaby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mulcaby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mulcaby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Mulcaby families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mulcaby's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Mulcaby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mulcaby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mulcaby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mulcaby. 100% of Mulcaby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Mulcaby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mulcaby 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Mulcaby. 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 39 military records available for the last name Mulcaby. For the veterans among your Mulcaby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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