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Mulroe Family History

Mulroe Surname Meaning

from Ó Maolruaidh see Mulroy.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mulroe family from?

You can see how Mulroe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mulroe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mulroe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Mulroe families living in Durham. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mulroe's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mulroe families in 1891.
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What did your Mulroe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer Heavy Worke and Domestic Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mulroe. 43% of Mulroe men worked as a Coal Hewer Heavy Worke and 100% of Mulroe women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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 1939

  • Coal Hewer Heavy Worke
    43%
  • General Labourer
    29%
  • Builders Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mulroe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mulroe 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Mulroe. 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 74 military records available for the last name Mulroe. For the veterans among your Mulroe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mulroe lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Mulroe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mulroe in 1953 was 48, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mulroe 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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