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Allaghan Family History

Allaghan Surname 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: Callaghan, Callahan, Colahan, Lagman, Hallahan, Gavaghan, Villagran

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Where is the Allaghan family from?

You can see how Allaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allaghan family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Allaghan families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Allaghan's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Allaghan families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Allaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allaghan 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Allaghan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Allaghan. For the veterans among your Allaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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