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Molaney Family History

Molaney 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: Mclaney, Moloney, Malaney, Dolney, Mullaney, Delaney, Olney, Money

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Where is the Molaney family from?

You can see how Molaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molaney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Molaney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Molaney families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Molaney's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Molaney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molaney 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 301 census records available for the last name Molaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molaney 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Molaney. 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 17 military records available for the last name Molaney. For the veterans among your Molaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molaney lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molaney 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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