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Gilaghan Family History

Gilaghan 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: Gavaghan, Gillihan, Ilagan, Gahan, Gilgen, Colahan, Lagman, Gillian

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Where is the Gilaghan family from?

You can see how Gilaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilaghan family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Gilaghan families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there were 2 Gilaghan families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilaghan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gilaghan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Gilaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilaghan 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 Gilaghan. 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 Gilaghan. For the veterans among your Gilaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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