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Hourihan Family History

Hourihan Surname Meaning

Irish (Cork): variant of Hanrahan.

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


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Where is the Hourihan family from?

You can see how Hourihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hourihan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hourihan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Hourihan families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Hourihan's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Hourihan families in 1911.
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What did your Hourihan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hourihan. 100% of Hourihan men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hourihan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hourihan 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 Hourihan. 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 941 military records available for the last name Hourihan. For the veterans among your Hourihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hourihan lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Hourihan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hourihan in 1950 was 47, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hourihan 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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