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Oulighan Family History

Oulighan 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: Houlihan, Oliphant, Julian, Meighan, Relihan, Seligman, Culligan

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Where is the Oulighan family from?

You can see how Oulighan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oulighan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oulighan family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Oulighan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Oulighan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Oulighan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oulighan 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 Oulighan. 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 17 military records available for the last name Oulighan. For the veterans among your Oulighan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oulighan lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Oulighan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Oulighan in 1981 was 90, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oulighan 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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