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Kalaghan Family History

Kalaghan 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, Kalajian, Callaghan, Calahan, Kalahar, Kalman, Balaban

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Where is the Kalaghan family from?

You can see how Kalaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalaghan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Kalaghan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kalaghan family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalaghan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kalaghan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalaghan 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 56 census records available for the last name Kalaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalaghan 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Kalaghan. 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 16 military records available for the last name Kalaghan. For the veterans among your Kalaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalaghan lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Kalaghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kalaghan in 1980 was 85, and 27 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalaghan 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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