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Meany Family History

Meany Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Meaney itself a variant of Mooney.

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


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Where is the Meany family from?

You can see how Meany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meany family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meany families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Meany families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Meany's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meany families in 1891.
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What did your Meany ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meany. 100% of Meany 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 11,000 census records available for the last name Meany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meany 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Meany. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Meany. For the veterans among your Meany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meany lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Meany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Meany in 1950 was 45, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meany

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meany 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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