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Moruney Family History

Moruney 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: Moroney, Torney, Dorney, Morley, Corney, Horney, Morency, Forney

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Where is the Moruney family from?

You can see how Moruney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moruney family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Moruney family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Moruney's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Moruney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moruney 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 50 census records available for the last name Moruney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moruney 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Moruney. 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 1 military records available for the last name Moruney. For the veterans among your Moruney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moruney lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1987, in the United States, Moruney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Moruney in 1975 was 75, and 82 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moruney 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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