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Dallagher Family History

Dallagher Surname Meaning

from Ó Dalachair see Dowler (2).

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


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Where is the Dallagher family from?

You can see how Dallagher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dallagher family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dallagher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 5 Dallagher families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dallagher's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Dallagher families in 1851.
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What did your Dallagher 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 Dallagher. 100% of Dallagher men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Dallagher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Dallagher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dallagher 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Dallagher. 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 19 military records available for the last name Dallagher. For the veterans among your Dallagher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dallagher lifespan?

Average Dallagher life expectancy in 1982 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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