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Oulahan Family History

Oulahan 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: Houlahan, Colahan, Houlihan, Olshan, Calahan, Holahan, Hollahan

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Where is the Oulahan family from?

You can see how Oulahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oulahan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Oulahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Oulahan families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 53% of all the recorded Oulahan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oulahan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oulahan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oulahan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Oulahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oulahan 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Oulahan. 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 52 military records available for the last name Oulahan. For the veterans among your Oulahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oulahan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Oulahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Oulahan in 1970 was 65, and 68 in 1999.

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