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Morahan Name Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Murcháin ‘descendant of Murchán’ a personal name a pet form of Murchadh ‘sea-warrior’. See Murphy .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Monahan, Mohan, Moran, Mahan, Colahan, Mcgahan, Murnahan, Megahan

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Where is the Morahan family from?

You can see how Morahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morahan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Morahan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Morahan families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Morahan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Morahan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morahan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Morahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Morahan. 100% of Morahan 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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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Morahan. 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 388 military records available for the last name Morahan. For the veterans among your Morahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morahan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Morahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Morahan in 1961 was 52, and 82 in 2004.

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