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Meroney Name Meaning

Probably Irish: variant of Moroney .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Maroney, Merkey, Moloney, Moroney, Roney, Kerney, Deloney, Mcraney

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Where is the Meroney family from?

You can see how Meroney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meroney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meroney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Meroney families living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meroney's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Meroney families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meroney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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What did your Meroney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meroney. 20% of Meroney men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Meroney women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meroney were Truck Driver and Weaver. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Weaver
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Meroney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meroney census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 204 immigration records available for the last name Meroney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 567 military records available for the last name Meroney. For the veterans among your Meroney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meroney lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Meroney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Meroney in 1957 was 61, and 77 in 2004.

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