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Hollagan Family History

Hollagan 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: Hollahan, Holladay, Hallahan, Halligan, Colligan, Holliman, Holleman

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Where is the Hollagan family from?

You can see how Hollagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollagan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1851. The most Hollagan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Hollagan families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hollagan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Hollagan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hollagan 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 56 census records available for the last name Hollagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollagan 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hollagan. 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 Hollagan. For the veterans among your Hollagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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