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Colihan Family History

Colihan 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: Colahan, Holihan, Coleman, Cohan, Colgan, Coltman, Relihan, Houlihan

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Where is the Colihan family from?

You can see how Colihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colihan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Colihan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 43 Colihan families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 73% of all the recorded Colihan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Colihan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colihan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Colihan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colihan. 67% of Colihan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Colihan women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    67%
  • Watchman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 734 census records available for the last name Colihan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colihan 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Colihan. 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 230 military records available for the last name Colihan. For the veterans among your Colihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colihan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Colihan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Colihan in 1961 was 65, and 80 in 2002.

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