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Monigan Family History

Monigan 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: Mongan, Donigan, Mangan, Monica, Monahan, Morgan, Moynihan, Lanigan

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Where is the Monigan family from?

You can see how Monigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monigan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Monigan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Monigan families living in Staffordshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Monigan's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Monigan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monigan 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 Monigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Monigan. 25% of Monigan men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Monigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monigan 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Monigan. 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 216 military records available for the last name Monigan. For the veterans among your Monigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monigan lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Monigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Monigan in 1957 was 60, and 44 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Monigan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monigan 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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