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Gallager Name Meaning

Irish: from Ó Gallchobhair see Gallagher .

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


Similar surnames: Gallaher, Galligher, Galliher, Gollaher, Galleher, Gallaugher

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Where is the Gallager family from?

You can see how Gallager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gallager family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gallager families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 32 Gallager families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded Gallager's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gallager families in 1840.
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What did your Gallager ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gallager. 16% of Gallager men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Gallager women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gallager were Machinist and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    10%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%
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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Gallager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallager 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 Gallager. 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 Gallager. For the veterans among your Gallager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gallager lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Gallager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gallager in 1955 was 41, and 79 in 2004.

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