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Coolihan Family History

Coolihan 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: Hoolihan, Colahan, Houlihan, Counihan, Colligan, Coolman, Callihan

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Where is the Coolihan family from?

You can see how Coolihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coolihan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Coolihan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Coolihan families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Coolihan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Coolihan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coolihan 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 159 census records available for the last name Coolihan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coolihan 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Coolihan. 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 12 military records available for the last name Coolihan. For the veterans among your Coolihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coolihan lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1984, in the United States, Coolihan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Coolihan in 1976 was 88, and 67 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coolihan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coolihan 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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