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Monnahan Family History

Monnahan 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, Moynahan, Moynihan, Murnahan, Morahan, Conahan, Manahan

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Where is the Monnahan family from?

You can see how Monnahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monnahan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Monnahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 5 Monnahan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Monnahan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Monnahan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monnahan 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 Monnahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Monnahan. 46% of Monnahan 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
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

What Monnahan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Monnahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monnahan 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Monnahan. 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 151 military records available for the last name Monnahan. For the veterans among your Monnahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monnahan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Monnahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Monnahan in 1959 was 60, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monnahan 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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