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Houlahan Family History

Houlahan Surname Meaning

Irish (Waterford and Tipperary): variant of Houlihan.

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


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Where is the Houlahan family from?

You can see how Houlahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houlahan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Houlahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Houlahan families living in Kent. This was about 26% of all the recorded Houlahan's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Houlahan families in 1891.
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What did your Houlahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Houlahan. 87% of Houlahan 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
    87%
  • Domestic Duties
    14%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Houlahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houlahan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Houlahan. 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 534 military records available for the last name Houlahan. For the veterans among your Houlahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houlahan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Houlahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Houlahan in 1962 was 42, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houlahan 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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