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Gallaghr Family History

Gallaghr 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, Gallager, Gallaugher, Ballagh, Galligher, Gallacher

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Where is the Gallaghr family from?

You can see how Gallaghr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gallaghr family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gallaghr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Gallaghr families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Gallaghr's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gallaghr families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gallaghr 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 Gallaghr ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer On Farm For Harust Heav was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gallaghr. 100% of Gallaghr men worked as a General Labourer On Farm For Harust Heav.

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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 On Farm For Harust Heav
    100%

What Gallaghr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Gallaghr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallaghr 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gallaghr. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gallaghr. For the veterans among your Gallaghr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gallaghr lifespan?

Average Gallaghr life expectancy in 1973 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gallaghr 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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