Origins of the Holihan surname
About the Holihans
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Interesting facts about Holihan
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John
James
Mary
Margaret
Common jobs for Holihans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Holihans in 1921
Breeze Washer (Iron)
2
House Servant
2
Servant
2
Servant Domestic Serv
2
Blacksmiths Wife
1
Commmon male occupations for Holihans in 1921
Dock Labourer
4
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4
Boot Finisher
2
Cotton Weaver
2
Semiskilled Machine Shop And Related Occupations
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