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Holran Family History

Holran 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: Horan, Holan, Holman, Holtan, Holian, Hollan, Horn, Holland, Holton

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Where is the Holran family from?

You can see how Holran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holran family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Holran families living in Rhode Island. This was about 46% of all the recorded Holran's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Holran families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Holran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holran 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Holran. 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 29 military records available for the last name Holran. For the veterans among your Holran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holran lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Holran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Holran in 1966 was 59, and 81 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holran 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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