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Molowney Family History

Molowney 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: Moloney, Clowney, Moroney, Maloney, Mooney, Mullowney, Muldowney

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Where is the Molowney family from?

You can see how Molowney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molowney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Molowney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Molowney families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Molowney's in USA. New York had the highest population of Molowney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molowney 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 84 census records available for the last name Molowney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molowney 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Molowney. 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 4 military records available for the last name Molowney. For the veterans among your Molowney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molowney lifespan?

Average Molowney life expectancy in 1969 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molowney 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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