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Monkan Family History

Monkan 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: Monkman, Mongan, Mohan, Monk, Monday, Mannan, Mangan, Montano, Montag

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monkan 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 68 census records available for the last name Monkan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monkan 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Monkan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Monkan. For the veterans among your Monkan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monkan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1986, in the United States, Monkan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Monkan in 1971 was 42, and 45 in 1986.

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