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Garraghan Family History

Garraghan 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: Garrahan, Barragan, Gavaghan, Garrigan, Hanrahan, Darragh, Garraway

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Where is the Garraghan family from?

You can see how Garraghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garraghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Garraghan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Garraghan families living in Herefordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Garraghan's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Garraghan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garraghan 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 Garraghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Garraghan. 100% of Garraghan men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Garraghan 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Incapacitated
    29%

What Garraghan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 572 census records available for the last name Garraghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garraghan 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Garraghan. 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 118 military records available for the last name Garraghan. For the veterans among your Garraghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garraghan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Garraghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Garraghan in 1969 was 88, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garraghan 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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