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Holleran Family History

Holleran Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Halloran.

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


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Where is the Holleran family from?

You can see how Holleran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holleran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holleran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 99 Holleran families living in Lancashire. This was about 66% of all the recorded Holleran's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Holleran families in 1891.
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What did your Holleran ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Holleran. 50% of Holleran men worked as a Builders Labourer and 75% of Holleran women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holleran were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    50%
  • Fitters Labourer
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Cotton Weaver
    5%
  • Cotton Winder
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Holleran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holleran 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Holleran. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Holleran. For the veterans among your Holleran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holleran lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Holleran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Holleran in 1951 was 37, and 77 in 2004.

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