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Galocher Family History

Galocher 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: Plocher, Blocher, Locher, Gaucher, Galliher, Walcher, Gallacher

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Where is the Galocher family from?

You can see how Galocher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galocher family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Galocher families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 2 Galocher families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Galocher's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Galocher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galocher 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 110 census records available for the last name Galocher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galocher 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Galocher. 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 1 military records available for the last name Galocher. For the veterans among your Galocher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galocher lifespan?

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