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Holihan Family History

Holihan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Houlihan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Holihan family from?

You can see how Holihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holihan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Holihan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Holihan families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Holihan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Holihan families in 1891.
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What did your Holihan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Holihan. 100% of Holihan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Holihan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holihan 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 468 immigration records available for the last name Holihan. 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 724 military records available for the last name Holihan. For the veterans among your Holihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holihan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Holihan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Holihan in 1962 was 69, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holihan 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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