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Origins of the Mullen surname

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About the Mullens

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Where do most Mullens live?

In 1921, most Mullens lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Mullens

How common is your surname?

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

We have 24,100 records for the Mullen surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Mullens most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Mullens.

What are the most common Mullen first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Mullens

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

Common Female occupations for Mullens in 1921
Cotton Weaver

79

Dressmaker

74

Domestic Servant

70

Housekeeper

67

Hawker

63

Common Male occupations for Mullens in 1921
Coal Miner

357

General Labourer

231

Dock Labourer

80

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

78

Able Seaman

74

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