Monneyhan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Monneyhan family

Early History of the Monneyhan family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Monneyhan research. Another 109 words (8 lines of text) covering the year 1798 is included under the topic Early Monneyhan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Monneyhan Spelling Variations

Many spelling variations of the surname Monneyhan can be found in the archives. One reason for these variations is that ancient scribes and church officials recorded names as they were pronounced, often resulting in a single person being recorded under several different spellings. The different spellings that were found include Monaghan, Monahan, Monagham, Monahon, Monagan, Mongan, Monaugher, Monck and many more.

Early Notables of the Monneyhan family

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Migration of the Monneyhan family

Death and immigration greatly reduced Ireland's population in the 19th century. For the native Irish people poverty, hunger, and racial prejudice was common. Therefore, thousands left their homeland to seek opportunity in North America. Those who survived the journey and the quarantine camps to which they arrived, were instrumental towards building the strong developing nations of the United States and the future Canada. By far, the largest influx of Irish settlers occurred with Great Potato Famine during the late 1840s. These were employed as construction or factory workers. An examination of passenger and immigration lists has shown early immigrants bearing the name Monneyhan: 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.