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Houlihan Family History

Houlihan Surname Meaning

Irish (Munster): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hUallacháin ‘descendant of Uallachán’ a personal name from a diminutive of úallach ‘proud arrogant’.

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


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Where is the Houlihan family from?

You can see how Houlihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houlihan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Houlihan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Houlihan families living in London. This was about 74% of all the recorded Houlihan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Houlihan families in 1891.
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What did your Houlihan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Houlihan. 64% of Houlihan men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Houlihan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Houlihan were Carpenter joiner and Chambermaid.

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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

  • General Labourer
    64%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    19%
  • Carpenter joiner
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Domestic Servant
    17%
  • Chambermaid
    6%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Houlihan. For the veterans among your Houlihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houlihan lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Houlihan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Houlihan in 1947 was 61, and 77 in 2004.

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