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Mahiny Family History

Mahiny 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: Mahin, Mahony, Mahany, Main, Marin, Malin, Makin, Mains, Masin, Mahan

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Where is the Mahiny family from?

You can see how Mahiny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahiny family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Mahiny families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahiny's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mahiny families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Mahiny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahiny 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mahiny. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mahiny. For the veterans among your Mahiny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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