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Hoolihan Family History

Hoolihan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Houlihan.

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


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Where is the Hoolihan family from?

You can see how Hoolihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoolihan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoolihan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Hoolihan families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoolihan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hoolihan families in 1891.
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What did your Hoolihan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hoolihan. 100% of Hoolihan 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hoolihan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoolihan 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Hoolihan. 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 411 military records available for the last name Hoolihan. For the veterans among your Hoolihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoolihan lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Hoolihan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hoolihan in 1951 was 47, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoolihan 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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