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Mahooney Family History

Mahooney 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: Mahoney, Mahorney, Maloney, Mooney, Mahony, Maroney, Mahaney, Mahone

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Where is the Mahooney family from?

You can see how Mahooney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahooney family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mahooney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 9 Mahooney families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahooney's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mahooney families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Mahooney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahooney 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 Mahooney. 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 12 military records available for the last name Mahooney. For the veterans among your Mahooney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahooney lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahooney 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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