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Molaghan Family History

Molaghan 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, Colahan, Mollohan, Morahan, Mclagan, Molchan

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Where is the Molaghan family from?

You can see how Molaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molaghan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Molaghan families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Molaghan family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Molaghan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Molaghan families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Molaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molaghan 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Molaghan. 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 20 military records available for the last name Molaghan. For the veterans among your Molaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molaghan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Molaghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Molaghan in 1971 was 48, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molaghan 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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