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Houlehen Family History

Houlehen 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: Houlihan, Houlahan, Houchen, Holten, Hoehn, Hoeschen, Holien, Houle

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Where is the Houlehen family from?

You can see how Houlehen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houlehen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Houlehen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Houlehen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Houlehen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Houlehen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houlehen 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Houlehen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Houlehen. For the veterans among your Houlehen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houlehen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Houlehen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Houlehen in 1966 was 58, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houlehen 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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