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Hollaran Family History

Hollaran 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: Holleran, Hollahan, Holloran, Pollara, Holladay, Colleran, Hallahan

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Where is the Hollaran family from?

You can see how Hollaran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollaran family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hollaran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Hollaran families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hollaran's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hollaran families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hollaran 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 Hollaran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hollaran. 60% of Hollaran men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hollaran women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Hollaran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hollaran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollaran 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Hollaran. 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 83 military records available for the last name Hollaran. For the veterans among your Hollaran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollaran lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Hollaran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hollaran in 1956 was 57, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hollaran

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hollaran 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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