Origins of the Holihan surname
About the Holihans
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Interesting facts about Holihan
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Holihan surname. The oldest one dates back to .
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What are the most common Holihan first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Holihans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Holihans in 1921
Breeze Washer (Iron)
2
House Servant
2
Servant
2
Servant Domestic Serv
2
Blacksmiths Wife
1
Common 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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