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Moraghan Family History

Moraghan 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: Morahan, Monaghan, Monahan, Morgan, Moraga, Conaghan, Mohan, Organ

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Where is the Moraghan family from?

You can see how Moraghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moraghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Moraghan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Moraghan families living in Yorkshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Moraghan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Moraghan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moraghan 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 Moraghan ancestors do for a living?

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

What Moraghan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moraghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moraghan 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 460 immigration records available for the last name Moraghan. 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 178 military records available for the last name Moraghan. For the veterans among your Moraghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moraghan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Moraghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Moraghan in 1962 was 81, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moraghan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moraghan 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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