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Monoghan Family History

Monoghan 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: Monohan, Monaghan, Monahan, Mongan, Conaghan, Mohan, Jonathan, Mangan

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Where is the Monoghan family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Monoghan. 23% of Monoghan men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Monoghan women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Monoghan were Machinist and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Monoghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monoghan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Monoghan. 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 397 military records available for the last name Monoghan. For the veterans among your Monoghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monoghan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Monoghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Monoghan in 1969 was 99, and 17 in 2000.

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