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Luney Name Meaning

from Ó Luinigh see Looney .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Lucey, Lundy, Lukey, Cluney, Lunney, Lutey, Kuney, Laney, Lunny

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Where is the Luney family from?

You can see how Luney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Luney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Luney families living in Ohio. This was about 25% of all the recorded Luney's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Luney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Luney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Luney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Luney. 55% of Luney men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Luney women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Luney were Owner 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Owner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Elevator
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Luney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luney 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 725 immigration records available for the last name Luney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 555 military records available for the last name Luney. For the veterans among your Luney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Luney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Luney in 1963 was 75, and 80 in 2004.

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