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Gallahan Family History

Gallahan Surname Meaning

Irish: probably a variant of Galligan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gallahan family from?

You can see how Gallahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gallahan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gallahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Gallahan families living in Channel Islands. This was about 45% of all the recorded Gallahan's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Gallahan families in 1891.
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What did your Gallahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gallahan. 33% of Gallahan men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Gallahan women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gallahan were Salesman and Machine Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
  • House Keeper
    20%
  • Machine Operator
    14%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gallahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallahan 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 782 immigration records available for the last name Gallahan. 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 963 military records available for the last name Gallahan. For the veterans among your Gallahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gallahan lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gallahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gallahan in 1958 was 67, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gallahan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gallahan 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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