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Coullahan Family History

Coullahan 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: Callahan, Colahan, Houlahan, Hollahan, Cullivan, Mollohan, Colleran

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Where is the Coullahan family from?

You can see how Coullahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coullahan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Coullahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Coullahan families living in Massachusetts. This was about 71% of all the recorded Coullahan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Coullahan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coullahan 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 Coullahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, General Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Coullahan. 100% of Coullahan men worked as a General Worker.

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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

  • General Worker
    100%

What Coullahan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Coullahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coullahan 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Coullahan. 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 62 military records available for the last name Coullahan. For the veterans among your Coullahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coullahan lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2000, in the United States, Coullahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Coullahan in 1952 was 30, and 73 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coullahan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coullahan 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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