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Houlahen Family History

Houlahen 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, Houlihan, Holahan, Houchen, Hollahan, Holten, Hoeschen

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Where is the Houlahen family from?

You can see how Houlahen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houlahen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Houlahen families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Houlahen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Houlahen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Houlahen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houlahen 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Houlahen. 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 10 military records available for the last name Houlahen. For the veterans among your Houlahen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houlahen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Houlahen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Houlahen in 1971 was 68, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houlahen 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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