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Maghaney Family History

Maghaney 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: Mahaney, Mchaney, Mahoney, Mahaley, Mahany, Malaney, Mahanay, Mahanes

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Where is the Maghaney family from?

You can see how Maghaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maghaney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Maghaney families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Maghaney's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Maghaney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maghaney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Maghaney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Maghaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maghaney 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Maghaney. 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 2 military records available for the last name Maghaney. For the veterans among your Maghaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maghaney lifespan?

Average Maghaney life expectancy in 1992 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maghaney 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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