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Hoolaghan Family History

Hoolaghan 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, Hallahan, Houlihan

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Where is the Hoolaghan family from?

You can see how Hoolaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoolaghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Hoolaghan families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there was 1 Hoolaghan family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoolaghan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hoolaghan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Hoolaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoolaghan 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Hoolaghan. 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 12 military records available for the last name Hoolaghan. For the veterans among your Hoolaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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