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Mulhearn Family History

Mulhearn Name Meaning

Irish (Mayo and Donegal): variant of Mulhern .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mulherin, Mulkern, Mulheron, Ahearn, Mulhern, Mullan, Mahar, Mullen

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Where is the Mulhearn family from?

You can see how Mulhearn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mulhearn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mulhearn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Mulhearn families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mulhearn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mulhearn families in 1911.
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What did your Mulhearn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mulhearn. 15% of Mulhearn men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Mulhearn women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mulhearn were Labor and Housewife. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Typist
    17%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mulhearn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mulhearn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mulhearn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mulhearn. For the veterans among your Mulhearn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mulhearn lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Mulhearn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mulhearn in 1947 was 51, and 86 in 2004.

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