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Menaghan Family History

Menaghan 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: Monaghan, Monahan, Megahan, Lenahan, Meighan, Heneghan, Kernaghan

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Where is the Menaghan family from?

You can see how Menaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menaghan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Menaghan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Menaghan families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 40% of all the recorded Menaghan's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Menaghan families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Menaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menaghan 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Menaghan. 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 34 military records available for the last name Menaghan. For the veterans among your Menaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menaghan lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2000, in the United States, Menaghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Menaghan in 1985 was 79, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menaghan 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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