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Origins of the Mullay surname

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About the Mullays

We have a total number of 881 records for people with the last name Mullay.

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Where do most Mullays live?

In 1921, most Mullays lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about Mullays

How common is your surname?

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

We have 446 records for the Mullay surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Mullays most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Mullays.

What are the most common Mullay first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Bridget

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

Common jobs for Mullays

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

Common Female occupations for Mullays in 1921
Knitter

13

Dressmaker

5

Laundress

5

Dress Maker

3

Factory

3

Common Male occupations for Mullays in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

4

Fisherman

4

Pensioner's Son

3

Tailor

3

Baker

2

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