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Mahney Family History

Mahney 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: Marney, Maney, Mauney, Mahoney, Matney, Mohney, Mahaney, Manney

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Where is the Mahney family from?

You can see how Mahney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mahney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mahney family living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mahney's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Mahney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mahney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mahney. 34% of Mahney men worked as a Farming and 50% of Mahney women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mahney were Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Farming
    34%
  • Labor
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Mahney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mahney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahney 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Mahney. 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 59 military records available for the last name Mahney. For the veterans among your Mahney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahney lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2001, in the United States, Mahney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mahney in 1985 was 74, and 68 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mahney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahney 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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