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Monacan Family History

Monacan 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: Monahan, Monica, Monaco, Morahan, Monkman, Conahan, Manahan, Mongan

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Where is the Monacan family from?

You can see how Monacan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monacan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Monacan families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Monacan family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Monacan's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Monacan families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Monacan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monacan 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Monacan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Monacan. For the veterans among your Monacan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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