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Origins of the Mongan surname

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About the Mongans

We have a total number of 1867 records for people with the last name Mongan.

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Where do most Mongans live?

In 1921, most Mongans lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about Mongans

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 665 records for the Mongan surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.

Who were Mongans most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Mongans.

What are the most common Mongan first names?

  • John
  • Martin
  • Mary
  • Bridget

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Mongan family members

Common jobs for Mongans

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Mongans in 1921
Dressmaker

6

Domestic Servant

4

At Home

3

House Servant

3

Laundress

3

Common Male occupations for Mongans in 1921
Coal Miner

11

Farmer

4

Agricultural Labourer

3

Collier

3

Laborer

3

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