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Mcaloney Family History

Mcaloney 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: Maloney, Malone, Cloney, Mcglone, Scalone, Mahoney, Mclaney, Malony

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Where is the Mcaloney family from?

You can see how Mcaloney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcaloney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcaloney families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 2 Mcaloney families living in Massachusetts. This was about 29% of all the recorded Mcaloney's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Mcaloney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcaloney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcaloney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcaloney. 100% of Mcaloney women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcaloney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcaloney 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Mcaloney. 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 384 military records available for the last name Mcaloney. For the veterans among your Mcaloney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcaloney lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Mcaloney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mcaloney in 1967 was 65, and 61 in 2004.

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