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Monohan Family History

Monohan Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Monahan . This form of the surname is rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Monaghan, Monahan, Donigan, Holohan, Minehan, Moynahan, Minihan

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Where is the Monohan family from?

You can see how Monohan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monohan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Monohan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Monohan family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Monohan's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Monohan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monohan 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 Monohan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Monohan. 25% of Monohan men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Monohan women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Monohan were Manager and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Dressmaker
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Monohan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monohan 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 Monohan. 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 937 military records available for the last name Monohan. For the veterans among your Monohan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monohan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Monohan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Monohan in 1959 was 46, and 61 in 2004.

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