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Manighan Family History

Manighan 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: Mangan, Lanigan, Meighan, Madigan, Mangham, Minihan, Manahan, Hanigan

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Where is the Manighan family from?

You can see how Manighan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manighan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Manighan families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 3 Manighan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Manighan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Manighan families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manighan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Manighan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manighan 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 Manighan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Manighan. For the veterans among your Manighan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manighan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Manighan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Manighan in 1965 was 77, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manighan 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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