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Moughan Family History

Moughan 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: Boughan, Maughan, Mohan, Monahan, Morgan, Vaughan, Hougham, Meighan

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Where is the Moughan family from?

You can see how Moughan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moughan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Moughan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 42 Moughan families living in Lancashire. This was about 68% of all the recorded Moughan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Moughan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moughan 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 Moughan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Moughan. 100% of Moughan 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 Moughan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Moughan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moughan 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 551 immigration records available for the last name Moughan. 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 449 military records available for the last name Moughan. For the veterans among your Moughan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moughan lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Moughan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Moughan in 1958 was 30, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moughan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moughan 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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