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Moynagh Family History

Moynagh 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: Murtagh, Montag, Moya, Monge, Monaco, Monat, Molnar, Mona, Monnig

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Where is the Moynagh family from?

You can see how Moynagh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moynagh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Moynagh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Moynagh families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Moynagh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Moynagh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moynagh 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 Moynagh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Medical Practitioner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Moynagh. 100% of Moynagh men worked as a Medical Practitioner and 100% of Moynagh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Medical Practitioner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Moynagh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moynagh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moynagh 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Moynagh. 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 260 military records available for the last name Moynagh. For the veterans among your Moynagh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moynagh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Moynagh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Moynagh in 1963 was 76, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moynagh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moynagh 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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