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Holloran Family History

Holloran Surname Meaning

Irish (Galway and Clare): variant of Halloran.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Holloran family from?

You can see how Holloran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holloran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Holloran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Holloran families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 52% of all the recorded Holloran's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Holloran families in 1911.
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What did your Holloran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holloran. 13% of Holloran men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Holloran women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holloran were Clerk and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Saleslady
    8%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Holloran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holloran 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Holloran. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Holloran. For the veterans among your Holloran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holloran lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Holloran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Holloran in 1956 was 46, and 78 in 2004.

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