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Monnehan Family History

Monnehan 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: Minnehan, Monahan, Moynihan, Sonneman, Minneman, Lonneman, Linnehan

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Where is the Monnehan family from?

You can see how Monnehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monnehan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Monnehan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Monnehan families living in Massachusetts. This was about 24% of all the recorded Monnehan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Monnehan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Monnehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monnehan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Monnehan. 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 17 military records available for the last name Monnehan. For the veterans among your Monnehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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