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Goligher Family History

Goligher Surname Meaning

from Ó Gallchobhair see Gallagher.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Goligher family from?

You can see how Goligher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goligher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goligher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Goligher families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Goligher's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Goligher families in 1891.
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What did your Goligher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goligher. 100% of Goligher 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Goligher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Goligher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goligher 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Goligher. 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 65 military records available for the last name Goligher. For the veterans among your Goligher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goligher lifespan?

Average Goligher life expectancy in 1979 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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