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Holehan Family History

Holehan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Holeman, Holohan, Holahan, Holihan, Coleman, Hoehn, Holdman, Goleman

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Where is the Holehan family from?

You can see how Holehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holehan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Holehan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Holehan families living in Northumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Holehan's in United Kingdom. Northumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Holehan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holehan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Holehan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holehan. 50% of Holehan men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Holehan women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Holehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holehan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 244 immigration records available for the last name Holehan. 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 242 military records available for the last name Holehan. For the veterans among your Holehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holehan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Holehan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Holehan in 1960 was 33, and 43 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holehan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holehan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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