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Gallaugher Family History

Gallaugher Surname Meaning

Irish: from Ó Gallchobhair see Gallagher.

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


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Where is the Gallaugher family from?

You can see how Gallaugher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gallaugher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gallaugher families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 16 Gallaugher families living in Northumberland. This was about 39% of all the recorded Gallaugher's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Gallaugher families in 1891.
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What did your Gallaugher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gallaugher. 100% of Gallaugher 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gallaugher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gallaugher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallaugher 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 879 immigration records available for the last name Gallaugher. 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 539 military records available for the last name Gallaugher. For the veterans among your Gallaugher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gallaugher lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gallaugher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gallaugher in 1962 was 63, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gallaugher 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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