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Mahany Family History

Mahany Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Mahoney.

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


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Where is the Mahany family from?

You can see how Mahany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahany family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mahany families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Mahany families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Mahany's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mahany families in 1891.
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What did your Mahany ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mahany. 85% of Mahany 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
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    16%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Mahany lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mahany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mahany in 1962 was 66, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mahany

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahany 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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