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Monahon Family History

Monahon 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: Monahan, Mcmahon, Monaco, Mahon, Monzon, Monson, Morahan, Mccahon

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Where is the Monahon family from?

You can see how Monahon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monahon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Monahon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Monahon families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Monahon's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Monahon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monahon 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 Monahon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerical Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Monahon. 31% of Monahon men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Monahon women worked as a Clerical Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Monahon were Lawyer and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Lawyer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical Work
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Monahon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Monahon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monahon 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Monahon. 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 230 military records available for the last name Monahon. For the veterans among your Monahon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monahon lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Monahon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Monahon in 1951 was 56, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monahon 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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