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Collihan Family History

Collihan 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: Colligan, Callihan, Callahan, Colliton, Collin, Colahan, Cullivan

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Where is the Collihan family from?

You can see how Collihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Collihan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Collihan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Collihan families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 85% of all the recorded Collihan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Collihan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Collihan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Collihan 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Collihan. 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 35 military records available for the last name Collihan. For the veterans among your Collihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Collihan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Collihan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Collihan in 1967 was 74, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Collihan 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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