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Malvaney Family History

Malvaney 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: Mulvaney, Malaney, Mullaney, Maloney, Mclaney, Mulvany, Mahaney

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Where is the Malvaney family from?

You can see how Malvaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malvaney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Malvaney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Malvaney family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Malvaney's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Malvaney families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malvaney 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 Malvaney ancestors do for a living?

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

What Malvaney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Malvaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malvaney 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Malvaney. 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 58 military records available for the last name Malvaney. For the veterans among your Malvaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malvaney lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Malvaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Malvaney in 1956 was 31, and 101 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Malvaney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malvaney 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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