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Hollahan Family History

Hollahan Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Hallahan .

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


Similar surnames: Holahan, Houlahan, Hallahan, Hoolihan, Holohan, Holloran, Holleran

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Where is the Hollahan family from?

You can see how Hollahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollahan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hollahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hollahan families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hollahan's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Hollahan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hollahan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hollahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hollahan. 30% of Hollahan men worked as a Salesman and 28% of Hollahan women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hollahan were Engineer and Mender. .

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Assistant Manager
    20%
  • Engineer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Mender
    19%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hollahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollahan 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 471 immigration records available for the last name Hollahan. 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 346 military records available for the last name Hollahan. For the veterans among your Hollahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollahan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hollahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hollahan in 1963 was 76, and 90 in 2004.

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