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Mohney Name Meaning

Possibly Irish: variant of Mahoney .

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


Similar surnames: Mahaney, Lohrey, Bohley, Dohoney, Gosney, Lowney, Gorney, Mooney

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Where is the Mohney family from?

You can see how Mohney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mohney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mohney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Mohney families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Mohney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mohney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mohney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mohney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mohney. 18% of Mohney men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Mohney women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mohney were Miner and Waitress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Miner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Waitress
    8%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mohney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mohney 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Mohney. 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 Mohney. For the veterans among your Mohney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mohney lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Mohney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mohney in 1945 was 55, and 74 in 2004.

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