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Monaghon Family History

Monaghon 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, Mongeon, Conaghan, Jonathan, Mcmahon, Monaco

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Where is the Monaghon family from?

You can see how Monaghon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monaghon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Monaghon families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there were 5 Monaghon families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Monaghon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Monaghon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Monaghon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monaghon 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Monaghon. 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 35 military records available for the last name Monaghon. For the veterans among your Monaghon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monaghon lifespan?

Average Monaghon life expectancy in 1990 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monaghon 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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