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Moaney Family History

Moaney 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: Money, Maney, Mooney, Meaney, Mohney, Manley, Torney, Dolney, Mosley

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Where is the Moaney family from?

You can see how Moaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moaney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moaney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Moaney families living in Lancashire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Moaney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Moaney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moaney 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 Moaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Moaney. 100% of Moaney 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Moaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moaney 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Moaney. 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 130 military records available for the last name Moaney. For the veterans among your Moaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moaney lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Moaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Moaney in 1965 was 65, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moaney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moaney 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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