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Monaghen Family History

Monaghen 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: Monaghan, Monahan, Monagle, Donaghey, Conaghan, Jonathan, Morgen

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Where is the Monaghen family from?

You can see how Monaghen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monaghen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Monaghen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Monaghen families living in Massachusetts. This was about 31% of all the recorded Monaghen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Monaghen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monaghen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Monaghen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Monaghen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monaghen 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Monaghen. 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 118 military records available for the last name Monaghen. For the veterans among your Monaghen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monaghen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Monaghen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Monaghen in 1955 was 58, and 75 in 2004.

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