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Oherlihy Family History

Oherlihy Surname Meaning

from Ó hIarfhlatha see Herlihy.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Oherlihy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oherlihy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Oherlihy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Oherlihy families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Oherlihy's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Oherlihy families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Oherlihy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oherlihy 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Oherlihy. 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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There are 67 military records available for the last name Oherlihy. For the veterans among your Oherlihy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oherlihy lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Oherlihy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Oherlihy in 1970 was 88, and 69 in 1997.

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