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Galagher Family History

Galagher Name Meaning

from Ó Gallchobhair see Gallagher .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Gallagher, Faragher, Dalager, Gallaugher, Balaguer, Galliher

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Where is the Galagher family from?

You can see how Galagher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galagher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Galagher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Galagher families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Galagher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Galagher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galagher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galagher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galagher. 20% of Galagher men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Galagher women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Galagher were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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
    20%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    11%
  • Saleslady
    8%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Stenographer
    8%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Galagher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galagher 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 Galagher. 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 929 military records available for the last name Galagher. For the veterans among your Galagher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galagher lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1979, in the United States, Galagher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Galagher in 1965 was 69, and 73 in 1979.

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