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Mulliken Family History

Mulliken Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Milligan. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Mulliken family from?

You can see how Mulliken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mulliken family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mulliken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Mulliken families living in Massachusetts. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mulliken's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Mulliken families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mulliken 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 Mulliken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mulliken. 23% of Mulliken men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Mulliken women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mulliken were Mechanic and Manager.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • None
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Manager
    25%

What Mulliken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mulliken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mulliken 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 616 immigration records available for the last name Mulliken. 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 704 military records available for the last name Mulliken. For the veterans among your Mulliken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mulliken lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Mulliken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mulliken in 1943 was 63, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mulliken 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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