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Halihan Family History

Halihan Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Holihan, Hallman, Halphen, Hallahan, Halligan, Hallinan, Hanahan

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Where is the Halihan family from?

You can see how Halihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halihan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Halihan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Halihan family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Halihan's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Halihan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halihan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Halihan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Halihan. 100% of Halihan men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Halihan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halihan 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Halihan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Halihan. For the veterans among your Halihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halihan lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Halihan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Halihan in 1975 was 84, and 89 in 1999.

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