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Monagan Family History

Monagan Surname Meaning

from Ó Manacháin see Monaghan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Monagan family from?

You can see how Monagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monagan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Monagan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 41 Monagan families living in Lancashire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Monagan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Monagan families in 1891.
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What did your Monagan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Monagan. 100% of Monagan men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Monagan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Monagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monagan 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 750 immigration records available for the last name Monagan. 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 348 military records available for the last name Monagan. For the veterans among your Monagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monagan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Monagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Monagan in 1969 was 77, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monagan 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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