Mullin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Irish families left their homeland in astonishing numbers during the 19th century in search of a better life. Although individual reasons vary, most of these Irish families suffered from extreme poverty, lack of work opportunities, and exorbitant rents in their homeland. Many decided to travel to Australia or North America in the hopes of finding greater opportunities and land. The Irish immigrants that came to North America initially settled on the East Coast, often in major centers such as Boston or New York. But like the many other cultures to settle in North America, the Irish traveled to almost any region they felt held greater promise; as a result, many Irish with gold fever moved all the way out to the Pacific coast. Others before that time left for land along the St. Lawrence River and the Niagara Peninsula, or the Maritimes as United Empire Loyalists, for many Irish did choose to side with the English during the American War of Independence. The earliest wave of Irish migration, however, occurred during the Great Potato Famine of the 1840s. An examination of early immigration and passenger lists has revealed many people bearing the Mullin name:

Mullin Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

• Jo Mullin, aged 18, who arrived in Virginia in 1635 3
• Hugh Mullin, who landed in Maryland in 1678 3

Mullin Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

• Matthew Mullin, who landed in Virginia in 1701 3

Mullin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• Susan Mullin, aged 12, who arrived in New York, NY in 1806 3
• Jane Mullin, aged 24, who arrived in New York, NY in 1806 3
• James Mullin, who landed in America in 1806 3
• Charles Mullin, who arrived in Maryland in 1818 3
• Fergay Mullin, who arrived in Texas in 1835 3
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Mullin Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

• John Mullin, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1760
• Mr. Thomas Mullin U.E., (Mullins) (b. 1745) born in Leominster, Massachusetts, USA who settled in Saint John, New Brunswick c. 1783 he was a Blacksmith by trade, he died in 1799 4
• Mrs. Prudence Mullin U.E., (Mullins) (b. 1757) who settled in Saint John, New Brunswick c. 1783 wife of Thomas Mullin, she died in 1791 4
• Mr. Barnard Mullin U.E. who settled in Saint John, New Brunswick c. 1784 4
• Mr. John Mullin U.E. who settled in Saint John, New Brunswick c. 1784 4

Mullin Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

• Ann Mullin, who settled in Prince Edward Island sometime between 1800 and 1869
• Rose Mullin, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1833
• Decia Mullin, aged 22, who landed in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1833
• Edward Mullin, aged 6, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1833
• Marcus Mullin, aged 10, who landed in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1833
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Mullin Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

• William Mullin, a sawyer, who arrived in New South Wales, Australia sometime between 1825 and 1832
• Mr. Thomas Mullin, British convict who was convicted in Portugal for 14 years, transported aboard the "Bengal Merchant" on 13th March 1828, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 5
• Mr. James Mullin, (b. 1810), aged 23, English convict who was convicted in Somerset, England for life for larceny, transported aboard the "Atlas" on 27th April 1833, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 6
• James Mullin, aged 24, a farm servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Admiral Boxer"
• John Mullin, aged 27, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Admiral Boxer"

Mullin Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

• Ann Mullin, aged 34, a servant, who arrived in Nelson, New Zealand aboard the ship "Prince of Wales" in 1842
• Michael Mullin, aged 30, a labourer, who arrived in Nelson, New Zealand aboard the ship "Prince of Wales" in 1842
• Richard Mullin, aged 28, a labourer, who arrived in Nelson, New Zealand aboard the ship "Prince of Wales" in 1842
• Mr. Michael Mullin (Wilkins), (b. 1839), aged 23, Scottish farm labourer, from Renfrewshire travelling from London aboard the ship "Queen of Mersey" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, Southland, South Island, New Zealand on 20th October 1862 7
• Mrs. Ellen Mullin (Wilkins), (b. 1842), aged 20, Scottish settler, from Renfrewshire travelling from London aboard the ship "Queen of Mersey" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, Southland, South Island, New Zealand on 20th October 1862 7
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• Eugene "Gene" Mullin (1937-2021), American politician and teacher, Mayor of South San Francisco (1997-1998) and (2001-2002)
• William Reed Mullin (1966-2020), American drummer for metal band Corrosion of Conformity (COC)
• Kevin Mullin, American politician, Member of the California State Assembly
• Willard Mullin (1902-1978), American Reuben Award winning sports cartoonist
• John T. "Jack" Mullin (1913-1999), American early pioneer in the field of magnetic tape sound recording
• George Joseph Mullin (1880-1944), American Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher who played from 1902 through 1915
• Joseph Mullin (1811-1882), New York lawyer and politician, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 19th congressional district (1847-1849)
• Hugh P. Mullin (1878-1900), American seaman in the United States Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient
• Wabash George Mullin (1880-1944), American baseball player
• Brendan John Mullin (b. 1963), former Ireland international rugby union football player
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