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Mahanney Family History

Mahanney Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mahaney, Mawhinney, Hanney, Mchaney, Mahaffey, Mahoney, Mahorney

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Where is the Mahanney family from?

You can see how Mahanney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahanney family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mahanney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Mahanney families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mahanney's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Mahanney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahanney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Mahanney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahanney 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mahanney. 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 25 military records available for the last name Mahanney. For the veterans among your Mahanney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahanney lifespan?

Average Mahanney life expectancy in 1971 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahanney ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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