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Macaloney Family History

Macaloney 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: Maloney, Macartney, Mackley, Malone, Mccartney, Maccarone, Mccarney

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Where is the Macaloney family from?

You can see how Macaloney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macaloney family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Macaloney families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 48 Macaloney families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Macaloney's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Macaloney families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macaloney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Macaloney ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Macaloney. 50% of Macaloney men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Macaloney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Macaloney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macaloney 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Macaloney. 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 62 military records available for the last name Macaloney. For the veterans among your Macaloney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macaloney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Macaloney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Macaloney in 1963 was 68, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macaloney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macaloney 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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