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Monagher Family History

Monagher 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: Meagher, Monger, Monagle, Monaghan, Donaghey, Donaher, Manger, Mather

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Where is the Monagher family from?

You can see how Monagher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monagher family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Monagher families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Monagher families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Monagher's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Monagher families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monagher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Monagher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monagher 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Monagher. 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 6 military records available for the last name Monagher. For the veterans among your Monagher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monagher lifespan?

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