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Wolohan Family History

Wolohan Surname Meaning

from Ó hUallacháin see Houlihan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wolohan family from?

You can see how Wolohan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolohan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolohan families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Wolohan families living in Lancashire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Wolohan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wolohan families in 1891.
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What did your Wolohan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wolohan. 34% of Wolohan men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Miner
    34%
  • Manager
    34%

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Census Records

There are 793 census records available for the last name Wolohan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolohan 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Wolohan. 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 65 military records available for the last name Wolohan. For the veterans among your Wolohan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolohan lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Wolohan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wolohan in 1958 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

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