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Mulherne Family History

Mulherne Surname 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: Mulhern, Mulherin, Mulhearn, Matherne, Mulkern, Mulheron, Mullen

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Where is the Mulherne family from?

You can see how Mulherne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mulherne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mulherne families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Mulherne families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mulherne's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mulherne families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Mulherne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mulherne 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Mulherne. 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 22 military records available for the last name Mulherne. For the veterans among your Mulherne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mulherne lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mulherne ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mulherne

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