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Wholihan Family History

Wholihan 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: Whelihan, Holihan, Houlihan, Holian, Hoolihan, Holiman, Holohan

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Where is the Wholihan family from?

You can see how Wholihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wholihan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wholihan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Wholihan families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wholihan's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wholihan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wholihan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wholihan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wholihan. 100% of Wholihan men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Wholihan women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Wholihan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 546 census records available for the last name Wholihan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wholihan 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Wholihan. 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 94 military records available for the last name Wholihan. For the veterans among your Wholihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wholihan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wholihan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wholihan in 1963 was 59, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wholihan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wholihan 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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