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Holahan Family History

Holahan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Houlihan.

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


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Where is the Holahan family from?

You can see how Holahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holahan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Holahan families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Holahan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Holahan families in 1891.
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What did your Holahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Foreman Electrician and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Holahan. 100% of Holahan men worked as a Foreman Electrician and 100% of Holahan 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Foreman Electrician
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Holahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holahan 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 Holahan. 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 Holahan. For the veterans among your Holahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holahan lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Holahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Holahan in 1947 was 39, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holahan 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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