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Larney Family History

Larney Surname Meaning

Shortened form of Irish McLarney.

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


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Where is the Larney family from?

You can see how Larney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Larney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 31 Larney families living in Cheshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Larney's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Larney families in 1891.
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What did your Larney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Labourer Heavy Work and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Larney. 50% of Larney men worked as a Dock Labourer Heavy Work and 93% of Larney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larney were Master Property Repaire and Mantle Machinist.

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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

  • Dock Labourer Heavy Work
    50%
  • Master Property Repaire
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Mantle Machinist
    8%

What Larney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Larney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larney 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Larney. 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 Larney. For the veterans among your Larney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larney lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Larney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Larney in 1956 was 46, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Larney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Larney 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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