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Hourahane Family History

Hourahane 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, Hourihan, Hanrahan, Houlihan, Morahan, Courchaine, Holahan

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Where is the Hourahane family from?

You can see how Hourahane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hourahane family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Hourahane families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hourahane's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Hourahane families in 1891.
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What did your Hourahane ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wharf Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hourahane. 100% of Hourahane men worked as a Wharf Labourer Heavy Worker and 100% of Hourahane 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

  • Wharf Labourer Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hourahane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Hourahane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hourahane 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Hourahane. 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 20 military records available for the last name Hourahane. For the veterans among your Hourahane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hourahane 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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