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Menagh Family History

Menagh Surname Meaning

from Muimhneach see Meenagh.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Menagh family from?

You can see how Menagh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menagh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Menagh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Menagh families living in Lancashire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Menagh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Menagh families in 1891.
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What did your Menagh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Menagh. 100% of Menagh 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Menagh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menagh 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 682 immigration records available for the last name Menagh. 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 344 military records available for the last name Menagh. For the veterans among your Menagh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menagh lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Menagh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Menagh in 1947 was 51, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menagh 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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