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Malaney Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Mullaney .

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


Similar surnames: Mclaney, Mahaney, Malony, Moloney, Mahanay, Maroney, Malady, Mclane

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Where is the Malaney family from?

You can see how Malaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malaney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Malaney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Malaney family living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Malaney's in USA. Maryland and 2 other states had the highest population of Malaney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malaney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Malaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malaney. 20% of Malaney men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Malaney women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Malaney were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    11%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Malaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malaney 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 833 immigration records available for the last name Malaney. 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 922 military records available for the last name Malaney. For the veterans among your Malaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malaney lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Malaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Malaney in 1944 was 42, and 75 in 2004.

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