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Menighan Family History

Menighan 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: Meighan, Heneghan, Minihan, Deighan, Monaghan, Meighen, Henigan

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Where is the Menighan family from?

You can see how Menighan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menighan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Menighan families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 4 Menighan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Menighan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Menighan families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Menighan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menighan 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Menighan. 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 45 military records available for the last name Menighan. For the veterans among your Menighan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menighan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Menighan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Menighan in 1964 was 81, and 52 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menighan 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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