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Mulins Family History

Mulins 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: Mulkins, Mullins, Melis, Melin, Malin, Julius, Lins, Mains, Malis

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Where is the Mulins family from?

You can see how Mulins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mulins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mulins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 41 Mulins families living in Kentucky. This was about 34% of all the recorded Mulins's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Mulins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mulins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mulins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mulins. 100% of Mulins 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 871 census records available for the last name Mulins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mulins 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Mulins. 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 136 military records available for the last name Mulins. For the veterans among your Mulins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mulins lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2000, in the United States, Mulins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mulins in 1986 was 86, and 90 in 2000.

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