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Conlihan Family History

Conlihan 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: Colahan, Houlihan, Counihan, Colligan, Conlan, Conahan, Hoolihan

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Where is the Conlihan family from?

You can see how Conlihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conlihan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Conlihan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Conlihan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Conlihan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Conlihan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conlihan 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Conlihan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Conlihan. For the veterans among your Conlihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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