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Callaghy Family History

Callaghy 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: Callaway, Ballagh, Callaghan, Calland, Kallay, Callahan, Callan

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Where is the Callaghy family from?

You can see how Callaghy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Callaghy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Callaghy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Callaghy families living in Prince Edward Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Callaghy's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Callaghy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Callaghy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Callaghy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Callaghy 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Callaghy. 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 15 military records available for the last name Callaghy. For the veterans among your Callaghy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Callaghy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Callaghy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Callaghy in 1963 was 78, and 55 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Callaghy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Callaghy 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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