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Gillaghan Family History

Gillaghan 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: Villagran, Gilligan, Callaghan, Gallahan, Gillihan, Callahan

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Where is the Gillaghan family from?

You can see how Gillaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillaghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Gillaghan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Gillaghan families living in Staffordshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Gillaghan's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Gillaghan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Gillaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillaghan 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Gillaghan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gillaghan. For the veterans among your Gillaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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