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Origins of the Mulroy surname

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About the Mulroys

We have a total number of 4975 records for people with the last name Mulroy.

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Where do most Mulroys live?

In 1921, most Mulroys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Mulroys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 2,500 records for the Mulroy surname. The oldest one dates back to 1885.

Who were Mulroys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Mulroy first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Bridget

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Common jobs for Mulroys

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

Common Female occupations for Mulroys in 1921
Cotton Weaver

12

Domestic Servant

10

Hawker

9

Housekeeper

7

Dressmaker

6

Common Male occupations for Mulroys in 1921
Coal Miner

27

General Labourer

22

Farm Labourer

15

Laborer

12

Agricultural Labourer

11

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