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Gelleher Family History

Gelleher 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: Kelleher, Galleher, Geller, Gellner, Galliher, Keleher, Kelliher

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Where is the Gelleher family from?

You can see how Gelleher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelleher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelleher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gelleher family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelleher's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gelleher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelleher 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 32 census records available for the last name Gelleher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelleher 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gelleher. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gelleher. For the veterans among your Gelleher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelleher lifespan?

Average Gelleher life expectancy in 1970 was 46 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelleher 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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