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Origins of the Hoolighan surname

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About the Hoolighans

We have a total number of 67 records for people with the last name Hoolighan.

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Where do most Hoolighans live?

In 1921, most Hoolighans lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Hoolighans

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 54 records for the Hoolighan surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Hoolighans most likely to marry?

Hoolighans

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Hopkins Fitzgeralds

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What are the most common Hoolighan first names?

  • James
  • John
  • Mary
  • Bridget

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Common jobs for Hoolighans

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Hoolighans in 1921
Daur Of Michl Hoolighan

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Nil

1

Pit Head Worker

1

Potter

1

Servant

1

Common Male occupations for Hoolighans in 1921
Coal Miner Hewer

4

Coal Miner

2

Schoolar

2

Bricklayers Labourer

1

Captain 4th Regt Of Foot

1

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