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Lunney Family History

Lunney Surname Meaning

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

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


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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 1911 there were 65 Lunney families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Lunney's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lunney families in 1911.
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What did your Lunney ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lunney. 47% of Lunney men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Lunney women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lunney were Manager and Nurse.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Labourer
    18%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Student
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%

What Lunney family records will you find?

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 Canada, 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.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lunney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lunney 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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