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Hollehan Family History

Hollehan 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: Holleman, Holleran, Hollahan, Hollen, Mollohan, Colleran, Hallahan

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Where is the Hollehan family from?

You can see how Hollehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollehan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hollehan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hollehan families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hollehan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hollehan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hollehan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hollehan ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hollehan ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Hollehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollehan 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Hollehan. 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 42 military records available for the last name Hollehan. For the veterans among your Hollehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollehan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Hollehan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hollehan in 1973 was 84, and 80 in 1998.

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