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Moony Family History

Moony 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: Moon, Moody, Mooty, Mooney, Moone, Molony, Moore, Monk, Moy, Goody

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Where is the Moony family from?

You can see how Moony families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moony family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moony families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Moony families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Moony's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Moony families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moony 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 Moony ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Moony. 100% of Moony women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Moony. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moony 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 823 immigration records available for the last name Moony. 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 771 military records available for the last name Moony. For the veterans among your Moony ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moony lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Moony life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Moony in 1970 was 83, and 61 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moony

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moony 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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