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Allihan Family History

Allihan 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: Callihan, Allman, Callahan, Alleman, Allison, Allan, Hallahan

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Where is the Allihan family from?

You can see how Allihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allihan family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Allihan families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Allihan's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Allihan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Allihan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allihan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Allihan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Allihan. For the veterans among your Allihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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