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Fallagher Family History

Fallagher 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: Gallagher, Faragher, Gallaugher, Farragher, Galligher, Gallacher

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Where is the Fallagher family from?

You can see how Fallagher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fallagher family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Fallagher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Fallagher family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fallagher's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fallagher families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fallagher 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 98 census records available for the last name Fallagher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fallagher 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Fallagher. 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 18 military records available for the last name Fallagher. For the veterans among your Fallagher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fallagher lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fallagher 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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