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Mahony Family History

Mahony Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Mahoney.

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


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Where is the Mahony family from?

You can see how Mahony families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahony family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mahony families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 242 Mahony families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Mahony's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mahony families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahony 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 Mahony ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mahony. 24% of Mahony men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Mahony women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mahony were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Builders Labourer
    20%
  • Bank Clerk
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

What Mahony family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80,000 census records available for the last name Mahony. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahony 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 21,000 immigration records available for the last name Mahony. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Mahony. For the veterans among your Mahony ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahony lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Mahony life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mahony in 1946 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mahony

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahony 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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