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Mullins Name Meaning

English and Irish: occupational name from Old French molineux ‘miller’ (see Molyneux).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Mullis, Mullen, Mulliner, Mullens, Mellis, Collins, Mullinax, Bullis

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Mullins Family Origin

Where is the Mullins family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Mullins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mullins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mullins families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 65 Mullins families living in Kentucky. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mullins's in the USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Mullins families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mullins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Mullins Family Occupations

    What did your Mullins ancestors do for a living?

    In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Mullins. 20% of Mullins men worked as a Farmer and 7% of Mullins women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mullins were Salesman and Teacher

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    Top Male Occupations in 1940

    • Farmer
      20%
    • Laborer
      19%
    • Miner
      7%
    • Salesman
      3%

    Top Female Occupations in 1940

    • Housekeeper
      7%
    • Housewife
      7%
    • Maid
      6%
    • Teacher
      6%

    *We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

    Mullins Historical Records

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    Census Record

    There are 230,000 census records available for the last name Mullins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mullins census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 21,000 immigration records available for the last name Mullins. 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 Card

    There are 46,000 military records available for the last name Mullins. For the veterans among your Mullins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Mullins Life Expectancy

    What is the average Mullins lifespan?

    Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Mullins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mullins in 1942 was 41, and 70 in 2004.

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