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Monnaghan Family History

Monnaghan 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, Moynahan, Conaghan, Jonathan, Montagna, Moynihan

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Where is the Monnaghan family from?

You can see how Monnaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monnaghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Monnaghan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Monnaghan families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Monnaghan's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Monnaghan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Monnaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monnaghan 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Monnaghan. 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 24 military records available for the last name Monnaghan. For the veterans among your Monnaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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