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Hoolachan Family History

Hoolachan 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: Houlahan, Hoolihan, Holahan, Hollahan, Colahan, Horlacher, Hallahan

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Where is the Hoolachan family from?

You can see how Hoolachan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoolachan family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1901. The most Hoolachan families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Hoolachan family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoolachan's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Hoolachan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoolachan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hoolachan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, French Polisher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hoolachan. 100% of Hoolachan men worked as a French Polisher and 50% of Hoolachan 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

  • French Polisher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • French Polisher
    50%

What Hoolachan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Hoolachan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoolachan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hoolachan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hoolachan. For the veterans among your Hoolachan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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