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Origins of the Mulgrew surname

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About the Mulgrews

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Where do most Mulgrews live?

In 1921, most Mulgrews lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Mulgrews

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,400 records for the Mulgrew surname. The oldest one dates back to 1885.

Who were Mulgrews most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Mulgrew first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Mulgrews

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Mulgrews in 1921
Housekeeper

8

Domestic Servant

7

Dressmaker

6

Staymaker

6

Schollar

4

Common Male occupations for Mulgrews in 1921
General Labourer

36

Coal Miner

18

Ag Labr

8

Carter

5

Provision Merchant

5

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