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Mulrany Family History

Mulrany 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: Mullany, Mulvany, Mullaney, Murray, Mulroy, Mulready, Mulvaney

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Where is the Mulrany family from?

You can see how Mulrany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mulrany family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mulrany families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Mulrany families living in New York. This was about 23% of all the recorded Mulrany's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Mulrany families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mulrany surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Mulrany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mulrany 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Mulrany. 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 24 military records available for the last name Mulrany. For the veterans among your Mulrany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mulrany lifespan?

Average Mulrany life expectancy in 1999 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mulrany 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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