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Holohan Family History

Holohan Surname Meaning

Irish (Kilkenny): variant of Houlihan.

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


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Where is the Holohan family from?

You can see how Holohan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holohan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holohan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Holohan families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Holohan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Holohan families in 1911.
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What did your Holohan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holohan. 14% of Holohan men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Holohan women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holohan were Farming and Typist.

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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
    14%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Typist
    15%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Holohan. 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 Holohan. For the veterans among your Holohan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holohan lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Holohan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Holohan in 1951 was 55, and 55 in 2004.

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