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Mallaney Family History

Mallaney 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: Mullaney, Malaney, Mulvaney, Maloney, Malley, Mallonee, Mclaney

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Where is the Mallaney family from?

You can see how Mallaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mallaney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mallaney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Mallaney families living in Yorkshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Mallaney's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mallaney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mallaney 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 Mallaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mallaney. 60% of Mallaney 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
    60%
  • Household Duties Unpaid
    40%

What Mallaney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 970 census records available for the last name Mallaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mallaney 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Mallaney. 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 100 military records available for the last name Mallaney. For the veterans among your Mallaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mallaney lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Mallaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mallaney in 1969 was 85, and 42 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mallaney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mallaney 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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