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Hourighan Family History

Hourighan 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: Hourihan, Hourigan, Houlihan, Horrigan, Horigan, Horgan, Hougham

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Where is the Hourighan family from?

You can see how Hourighan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hourighan family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Hourighan families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Hourighan's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Hourighan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hourighan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Hourighan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hourighan 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Hourighan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hourighan. For the veterans among your Hourighan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hourighan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hourighan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hourighan

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