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Lunney Family History

Lunney Name Meaning

Irish (Ulster): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Luinigh. Compare Looney .

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


Similar surnames: Tunney, Looney, Tinney, Guiney, Munley, Laney, Larney, Clenney

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Where is the Lunney family from?

You can see how Lunney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lunney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lunney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 50 Lunney families living in Lancashire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Lunney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lunney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lunney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lunney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lunney. 100% of Lunney men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Lunney 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Housekeeper (retired)
    8%
  • Cotton Weaver
    8%
  • Sewing Machinist
    8%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Lunney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lunney 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 Lunney. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lunney. For the veterans among your Lunney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lunney lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lunney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lunney in 1952 was 48, and 80 in 2004.

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