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Molony Family History

Molony Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Maloney.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Molony family from?

You can see how Molony families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molony family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Molony families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 32 Molony families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Molony's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Molony families in 1891.
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What did your Molony ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Catholic Priest and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Molony. 50% of Molony men worked as a Catholic Priest and 70% of Molony women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Molony were Indian Civil Service Ret and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Catholic Priest
    50%
  • Indian Civil Service Ret
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Housewife
    6%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Molony. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molony 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 13,000 immigration records available for the last name Molony. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Molony. For the veterans among your Molony ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molony lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Molony life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Molony in 1946 was 40, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molony 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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