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Malaney Family History

Malaney Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Mullaney.

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


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Where is the Malaney family from?

You can see how Malaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malaney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Malaney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Malaney families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Malaney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Malaney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malaney 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 Malaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Malaney. 100% of Malaney 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Malaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malaney 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 833 immigration records available for the last name Malaney. 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 922 military records available for the last name Malaney. For the veterans among your Malaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malaney lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Malaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Malaney in 1944 was 42, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malaney 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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