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Galligher Name Meaning

Irish: from Ó Gallchobhair see Gallagher . This surname is now rare in Britain and Ireland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Galliher, Gallager, Gallaugher, Galleher, Golliher, Gallaher

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Where is the Galligher family from?

You can see how Galligher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galligher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Galligher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Galligher families living in Indiana. This was about 17% of all the recorded Galligher's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Galligher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galligher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galligher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galligher. 23% of Galligher men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Galligher women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Galligher were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Galligher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galligher 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Galligher. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Galligher. For the veterans among your Galligher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galligher lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Galligher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Galligher in 1958 was 63, and 78 in 2004.

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