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Origins of the Mull surname

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About the Mulls

We have a total number of 1032 records for people with the last name Mull.

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Where do most Mulls live?

In 1921, most Mulls lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Mulls

How common is your surname?

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

We have 412 records for the Mull surname. The oldest one dates back to 1728.

Who were Mulls most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Mulls.

What are the most common Mull first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Mull family members

Common jobs for Mulls

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

Common Female occupations for Mulls in 1921
Dressmaker

3

Housekeeper

3

Laundress

3

Servant

3

General Servant

2

Common Male occupations for Mulls in 1921
Farm Hands

24

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

21

General Farmers

15

Unskilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Textiles

11

Attendants

10

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