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Minaghan Family History

Minaghan 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, Minahan, Monahan, Kinahan, Minihan, Manahan, Minasian

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Where is the Minaghan family from?

You can see how Minaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minaghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Minaghan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Minaghan family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Minaghan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Minaghan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minaghan 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 Minaghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dietitian was the top reported job for people in the USA named Minaghan. 100% of Minaghan women worked as a Dietitian.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dietitian
    100%

What Minaghan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Minaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minaghan 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Minaghan. 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 31 military records available for the last name Minaghan. For the veterans among your Minaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minaghan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Minaghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Minaghan in 1970 was 79, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Minaghan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minaghan 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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