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Mawney Family History

Mawney 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: Tawney, Marney, Maney, Mauney, Matney, Manney, Manley, Hawley, Radney

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Where is the Mawney family from?

You can see how Mawney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mawney family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mawney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Mawney families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Mawney's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Mawney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mawney 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 Mawney ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mawney. 100% of Mawney women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Mawney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Mawney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mawney 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Mawney. 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 40 military records available for the last name Mawney. For the veterans among your Mawney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mawney lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Mawney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mawney in 1969 was 89, and 96 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mawney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mawney 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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