Moneyhan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Moneyhan family

Early History of the Moneyhan family

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

Moneyhan Spelling Variations

Within the archives researched, many different spelling variations of the surname Moneyhan 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 Moneyhan family

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Migration of the Moneyhan family

Thousands 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 Moneyhan: 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.