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Managhan Family History

Managhan 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: Manahan, Monaghan, Mangan, Monahan, Gavaghan, Banahan, Hanahan

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Where is the Managhan family from?

You can see how Managhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Managhan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Managhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Managhan family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Managhan's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Managhan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Managhan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Managhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Managhan. 20% of Managhan men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Managhan women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Managhan were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    38%
  • Seamstress
    38%
  • Housewife
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Managhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Managhan 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 544 immigration records available for the last name Managhan. 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 254 military records available for the last name Managhan. For the veterans among your Managhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Managhan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Managhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Managhan in 1959 was 51, and 73 in 2003.

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