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Gallahar Family History

Gallahar 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: Gallahan, Gallaher, Callahan, Hallahan, Gallagher, Callaham, Gallaway

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Where is the Gallahar family from?

You can see how Gallahar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gallahar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gallahar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Gallahar families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Gallahar's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Gallahar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gallahar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gallahar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gallahar. 36% of Gallahar men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Gallahar women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gallahar were Timekeeper and Housework. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Timekeeper
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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What Gallahar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gallahar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallahar 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Gallahar. 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 203 military records available for the last name Gallahar. For the veterans among your Gallahar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gallahar lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Gallahar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gallahar in 1953 was 54, and 82 in 2004.

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