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Mullowney Family History

Mullowney Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Molony. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland and is found mainly in Cheshire and Lancashire.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mullowney family from?

You can see how Mullowney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mullowney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mullowney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Mullowney families living in Lancashire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Mullowney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mullowney families in 1891.
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What did your Mullowney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mullowney. 100% of Mullowney 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 Mullowney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mullowney 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mullowney. 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 292 military records available for the last name Mullowney. For the veterans among your Mullowney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mullowney lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Mullowney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Mullowney in 1953 was 55, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mullowney 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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