Monnaghent History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsMany variations of the name Monnaghent have evolved since the time of its initial creation. In Gaelic it appeared as Ó Manachain, which is derived from the word "manach," which means "monk." 1 Early Origins of the Monnaghent familyThe surname Monnaghent was first found in County Roscommon (Irish: Ros Comáin) located in central Ireland in the province of Connacht, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Monnaghent familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Monnaghent research. Another 109 words (8 lines of text) covering the year 1798 is included under the topic Early Monnaghent History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Monnaghent Spelling VariationsWithin the archives researched, many different spelling variations of the surname Monnaghent were found. These included One reason for the many variations is that scribes and church officials often spelled an individual's name as it sounded. This imprecise method often led to many versions. Monaghan, Monahan, Monagham, Monahon, Monagan, Mongan, Monaugher, Monck and many more. Early Notables of the Monnaghent familyMore information is included under the topic Early Monnaghent Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Monnaghent familyThousands of Irish families left for North American shores in the 19th century. These people were searching for a life unencumbered with poverty, hunger, and racial discrimination. Many arrived to eventually find such conditions, but many others simply did not arrive: victims of the diseased, overcrowded ships in which they traveled to the New World. Those who lived to see North American shores were instrumental in the development of the growing nations of Canada and the United States. A thorough examination of passenger and immigration lists has disclosed evidence of many early immigrants of the name Monnaghent: William Monahan, who settled in Virginia in 1654; Edward Monaghan, who arrived in New York, NY in 1806; Patrick Monagan, who arrived in Ontario in 1809.
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