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Morony Family History

Morony 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: Moron, Moroney, Moroni, Morone, Morong, Molony, Morant, Moon, Morley

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Where is the Morony family from?

You can see how Morony families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morony family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morony families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Morony families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Morony's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Morony families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morony surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Morony ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Morony. 72% of Morony men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Morony women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Minister
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Morony. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morony 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 518 immigration records available for the last name Morony. 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 230 military records available for the last name Morony. For the veterans among your Morony ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morony lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Morony life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Morony in 1963 was 87, and 69 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morony 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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