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Monehan Family History

Monehan 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, Monohan, Minehan, Mohan, Meehan, Moynihan, Linehan, Donegan

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Where is the Monehan family from?

You can see how Monehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monehan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Monehan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Monehan families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Monehan's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Monehan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monehan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Monehan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Monehan. 34% of Monehan men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Monehan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Monehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monehan 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Monehan. 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 160 military records available for the last name Monehan. For the veterans among your Monehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monehan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Monehan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Monehan in 1973 was 81, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Monehan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monehan 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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