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Gallaghar Family History

Gallaghar Name Meaning

from Ó Gallchobhair see Gallagher .

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


Similar surnames: Gallagher, Gallaugher, Callaghan, Gallahan, Galligher, Gallacher

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Where is the Gallaghar family from?

You can see how Gallaghar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gallaghar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gallaghar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gallaghar family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gallaghar's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Gallaghar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gallaghar 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 Gallaghar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gallaghar. 30% of Gallaghar men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Gallaghar women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gallaghar were Watchman and New Worker. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Watchman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Office Clerk
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gallaghar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallaghar 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 737 immigration records available for the last name Gallaghar. 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 286 military records available for the last name Gallaghar. For the veterans among your Gallaghar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gallaghar lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1999, in the United States, Gallaghar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gallaghar in 1986 was 87, and 82 in 1999.

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