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Milvaney Family History

Milvaney 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, Mullaney, Milanes, Mclaney, Mulvany, Malaney, Delaney

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Where is the Milvaney family from?

You can see how Milvaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milvaney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Milvaney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Milvaney family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Milvaney's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Milvaney families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Milvaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milvaney 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Milvaney. 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 30 military records available for the last name Milvaney. For the veterans among your Milvaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milvaney lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Milvaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Milvaney in 1966 was 68, and 74 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milvaney 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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