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Coulihan Family History

Coulihan 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, Counihan, Colahan, Colligan, Houlahan, Hoolihan, Hourihan

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Where is the Coulihan family from?

You can see how Coulihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coulihan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Coulihan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Coulihan families living in Indiana. This was about 37% of all the recorded Coulihan's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Coulihan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coulihan 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 175 census records available for the last name Coulihan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coulihan 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Coulihan. 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 11 military records available for the last name Coulihan. For the veterans among your Coulihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coulihan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Coulihan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Coulihan in 1972 was 57, and 86 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coulihan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coulihan 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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