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Mulcay Family History

Mulcay 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: Mulcahy, Mula, Murray, Mulroy, Malay, Mullahy, Muscat, Mulvey, Lulay

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Where is the Mulcay family from?

You can see how Mulcay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mulcay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mulcay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Mulcay families living in Lancashire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Mulcay's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mulcay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mulcay 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 Mulcay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mulcay. 34% of Mulcay men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mulcay women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Attendant
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Mulcay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mulcay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mulcay 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Mulcay. 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 221 military records available for the last name Mulcay. For the veterans among your Mulcay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mulcay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Mulcay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mulcay in 1963 was 81, and 77 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mulcay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mulcay 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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