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Galleher Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Gallagher .

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


Similar surnames: Galliher, Gallaher, Gallager, Galligher, Gollaher, Golliher, Gallahue

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Where is the Galleher family from?

You can see how Galleher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galleher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Galleher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Galleher families living in North Carolina. This was about 21% of all the recorded Galleher's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Galleher families in 1840.
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What did your Galleher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galleher. 24% of Galleher men worked as a Salesman and 40% of Galleher women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Galleher were Farmer and Typist. .

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    40%
  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Typist
    30%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Galleher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galleher 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Galleher. 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 878 military records available for the last name Galleher. For the veterans among your Galleher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galleher lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Galleher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Galleher in 1957 was 43, and 90 in 2004.

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