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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 1880 there were 13 Mullowney families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Mullowney's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mullowney families in 1880.
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What did your Mullowney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mullowney. 27% of Mullowney men worked as a Manager and 72% of Mullowney women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mullowney were Clerk 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    27%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Teller
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    72%
  • Nurse
    29%

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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 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 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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