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Monyhan Family History

Monyhan 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, Monohan, Mohan, Moynihan, Moylan, Nyhan, Morahan, Monkman

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Where is the Monyhan family from?

You can see how Monyhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monyhan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Monyhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Monyhan families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 25% of all the recorded Monyhan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Monyhan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monyhan 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 Monyhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Monyhan. 56% of Monyhan men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farmer
    45%

What Monyhan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 696 census records available for the last name Monyhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monyhan 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Monyhan. 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 78 military records available for the last name Monyhan. For the veterans among your Monyhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monyhan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Monyhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Monyhan in 1962 was 78, and 35 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Monyhan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monyhan 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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