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Mohany Family History

Mohany 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: Mohan, Mohanty, Mahany, Morant, Moran, Mahan, Mohn, Rohan, Mahady

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Where is the Mohany family from?

You can see how Mohany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mohany family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mohany families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mohany family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mohany's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mohany families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mohany surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Mohany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mohany 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Mohany. 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 21 military records available for the last name Mohany. For the veterans among your Mohany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mohany lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1975, in the United States, Mohany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Mohany in 1973 was 78, and 75 in 1975.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mohany 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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