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Monaghn Family History

Monaghn 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, Monagle, Mongan, Donaghy, Conaghan, Mohan

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Where is the Monaghn family from?

You can see how Monaghn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monaghn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Monaghn families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Monaghn families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Monaghn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Monaghn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monaghn 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 113 census records available for the last name Monaghn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monaghn 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Monaghn. 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 10 military records available for the last name Monaghn. For the veterans among your Monaghn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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