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Moynan Family History

Moynan Surname Meaning

perhaps a diminutive of Moyne or a reduced form of Moynihan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Moynan family from?

You can see how Moynan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moynan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Moynan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Moynan families living in Glamorgan. This was about 73% of all the recorded Moynan's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Moynan families in 1891.
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What did your Moynan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Moynan. 100% of Moynan 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moynan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moynan 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Moynan. 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 135 military records available for the last name Moynan. For the veterans among your Moynan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moynan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Moynan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Moynan in 1970 was 90, and 46 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moynan 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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