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Monan Family History

Monan Surname Meaning

shortened from Ó Manacháin see Monaghan.

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


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Where is the Monan family from?

You can see how Monan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Monan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Monan families living in Lancashire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Monan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Monan families in 1891.
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What did your Monan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Monan. 100% of Monan 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 Monan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monan 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 821 immigration records available for the last name Monan. 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 258 military records available for the last name Monan. For the veterans among your Monan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Monan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Monan in 1963 was 78, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monan 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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