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Kallaher Family History

Kallaher 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: Gallaher, Kaller, Gallagher, Kelleher, Hallauer, Galliher, Kelliher

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Where is the Kallaher family from?

You can see how Kallaher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kallaher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kallaher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Kallaher families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 19% of all the recorded Kallaher's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kallaher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kallaher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kallaher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Beautician were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kallaher. 47% of Kallaher men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Kallaher women worked as a Beautician. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kallaher were Electrician and Housewife. .

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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
    47%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Electrician
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kallaher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kallaher 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Kallaher. 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 189 military records available for the last name Kallaher. For the veterans among your Kallaher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kallaher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Kallaher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kallaher in 1964 was 72, and 71 in 2002.

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