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Moyney Family History

Moyney 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: Money, Mooney, Mohney, Torney, Coyne, Dolney, Mosley, Downey, Dorney

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Where is the Moyney family from?

You can see how Moyney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moyney family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Moyney families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Moyney's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Moyney families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Moyney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moyney 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Moyney. 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 5 military records available for the last name Moyney. For the veterans among your Moyney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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