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Holihen Family History

Holihen 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: Holien, Holihan, Holten, Halphen, Hollen, Holben, Holen, Holden

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Where is the Holihen family from?

You can see how Holihen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holihen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holihen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Holihen families living in Michigan. This was about 86% of all the recorded Holihen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Holihen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Holihen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holihen 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 Holihen. 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 44 military records available for the last name Holihen. For the veterans among your Holihen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holihen lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Holihen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Holihen in 1978 was 41, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holihen 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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