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Mulvay Family History

Mulvay 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: Mulvey, Mulvany, Mula, Murray, Hulvey, Mulroy, Malay, Mulvaney

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Where is the Mulvay family from?

You can see how Mulvay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mulvay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mulvay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Mulvay families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mulvay's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mulvay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mulvay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mulvay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Porter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mulvay. 100% of Mulvay men worked as a Porter.

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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

  • Porter
    100%

What Mulvay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mulvay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mulvay 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Mulvay. 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 139 military records available for the last name Mulvay. For the veterans among your Mulvay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mulvay lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1995, in the United States, Mulvay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mulvay in 1956 was 56, and 91 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mulvay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mulvay 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.

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