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Managhan Family History

Managhan Surname 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 1891 there were 12 Managhan families living in Kent. This was about 57% of all the recorded Managhan's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Managhan families in 1891.
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 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Managhan. 100% of Managhan men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Managhan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Dressmaker retired
    25%

What Managhan family records will you find?

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 UK, 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.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Managhan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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