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Mongan Family History

Mongan Surname Meaning

Irish (Galway and Mayo): variant of Mangan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mongan family from?

You can see how Mongan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mongan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mongan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 65 Mongan families living in Glamorgan. This was about 21% of all the recorded Mongan's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Mongan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mongan 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 Mongan 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 Mongan. 72% of Mongan men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Mongan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mongan were Builders Labourer and Housewife.

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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
    72%
  • Builders Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

What Mongan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Mongan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mongan 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mongan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mongan. For the veterans among your Mongan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mongan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mongan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mongan in 1960 was 68, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mongan 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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