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Meenaghan Family History

Meenaghan Surname Meaning

from Ó Muimhneacháin diminutive of Muimhneach ‘Munsterman’. See Moynihan and compare Meenagh.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Meenaghan family from?

You can see how Meenaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meenaghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Meenaghan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Meenaghan families living in Lancashire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Meenaghan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Meenaghan families in 1891.
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What did your Meenaghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Parlour Maid was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meenaghan. 50% of Meenaghan women worked as a House Parlour Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • House Parlour Maid
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Meenaghan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 740 census records available for the last name Meenaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meenaghan 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Meenaghan. 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 50 military records available for the last name Meenaghan. For the veterans among your Meenaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meenaghan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Meenaghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Meenaghan in 1965 was 67, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meenaghan 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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