History of your Surname
Get access to Mohaney family records.Start a free trial

Mohaney Family History

Mohaney Name 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: Mchaney, Mohanty, Mohney, Mahaney, Mohan, Haney, Money, Chaney

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Mohaney family from?

You can see how Mohaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mohaney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mohaney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Mohaney families living in Arkansas. This was about 39% of all the recorded Mohaney's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Mohaney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mohaney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Mohaney ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mohaney ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Mohaney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Mohaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mohaney census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Mohaney

Passenger Lists

There are 24 immigration records available for the last name Mohaney. 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.

View all Mohaney immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 38 military records available for the last name Mohaney. For the veterans among your Mohaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mohaney military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mohaney family history

Discover More

What is the average Mohaney lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1992, in the United States, Mohaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mohaney in 1983 was 87, and 80 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mohaney

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mohaney family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Mohaney last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial