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Hulihan Family History

Hulihan 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: Houlihan, Holihan, Hulin, Julian, Hulan, Hultman, Relihan, Hulsman

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Where is the Hulihan family from?

You can see how Hulihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hulihan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hulihan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hulihan family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hulihan's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Hulihan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hulihan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hulihan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Coremaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hulihan. 72% of Hulihan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hulihan women worked as a Coremaker. .

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Miner
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Coremaker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hulihan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hulihan 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Hulihan. 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 277 military records available for the last name Hulihan. For the veterans among your Hulihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hulihan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hulihan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hulihan in 1964 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

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