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Callagher Family History

Callagher Surname Meaning

from Ó Gallchobhair see Gallagher.

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


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Where is the Callagher family from?

You can see how Callagher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Callagher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Callagher families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 10 Callagher families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Callagher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Callagher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Callagher 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 Callagher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Callagher. 34% of Callagher men worked as a General Labourer and 53% of Callagher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Callagher were Motor Engine Assembly and Domestic Servant.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Motor Engine Assembly
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    53%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    20%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Callagher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Callagher 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Callagher. 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 670 military records available for the last name Callagher. For the veterans among your Callagher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Callagher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1981, in the United States, Callagher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Callagher in 1963 was 91, and 81 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Callagher ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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