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Mawhiney Family History

Mawhiney 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: Mawhinney, Mcwhinney, Sawhney, Mahoney, Mewhinney, Mahaney, Matheney

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Where is the Mawhiney family from?

You can see how Mawhiney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mawhiney family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mawhiney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 10 Mawhiney families living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mawhiney's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Mawhiney families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mawhiney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
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What did your Mawhiney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mawhiney. 60% of Mawhiney men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Mawhiney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mawhiney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mawhiney 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Mawhiney. 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 235 military records available for the last name Mawhiney. For the veterans among your Mawhiney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mawhiney lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mawhiney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Mawhiney in 1965 was 87, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mawhiney 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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