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Meaney Family History

Meaney Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Maonaigh (see Mooney). English: variant of Minney.

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


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Where is the Meaney family from?

You can see how Meaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meaney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meaney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 44 Meaney families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Meaney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Meaney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meaney 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 Meaney 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 Meaney. 62% of Meaney men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Meaney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meaney were Labourer Heavy 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
    62%
  • Labourer
    24%
  • Labourer Heavy
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Civil Servant
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

What Meaney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Meaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meaney 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Meaney. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Meaney. For the veterans among your Meaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meaney lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Meaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Meaney in 1951 was 38, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meaney 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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