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Mannaghan Family History

Mannaghan 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: Manahan, Hannagan, Monaghan, Mannan, Mangan, Monahan, Hanrahan

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Where is the Mannaghan family from?

You can see how Mannaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mannaghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1891. The most Mannaghan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Mannaghan families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mannaghan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mannaghan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Mannaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mannaghan 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Mannaghan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mannaghan. For the veterans among your Mannaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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