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Counahan Family History

Counahan 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: Counihan, Conahan, Monahan, Colahan, Carnahan, Cunanan, Clanahan

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Where is the Counahan family from?

You can see how Counahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Counahan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Counahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Counahan families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 69% of all the recorded Counahan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Counahan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 613 census records available for the last name Counahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Counahan 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Counahan. 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 71 military records available for the last name Counahan. For the veterans among your Counahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Counahan lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Counahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Counahan in 1950 was 33, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Counahan 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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