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Moneghan Family History

Moneghan 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, Heneghan, Donegan, Mongan, Moneyhun, Monohan

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Where is the Moneghan family from?

You can see how Moneghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moneghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moneghan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Moneghan family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Moneghan's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Moneghan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moneghan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moneghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moneghan. 72% of Moneghan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Moneghan women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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What Moneghan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moneghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moneghan 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Moneghan. 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 250 military records available for the last name Moneghan. For the veterans among your Moneghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moneghan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Moneghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Moneghan in 1963 was 84, and 65 in 2004.

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