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Callaghan Family History

Callaghan Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened form of O'Callaghan (see Callahan).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Callaghan family from?

You can see how Callaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Callaghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Callaghan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 798 Callaghan families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Callaghan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Callaghan families in 1891.
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What did your Callaghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Callaghan. 17% of Callaghan men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Callaghan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Callaghan were Dock Labourer and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Dock Labourer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%
  • Housekeeper
    2%

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Census Records

There are 151,000 census records available for the last name Callaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Callaghan 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 42,000 immigration records available for the last name Callaghan. 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 19,000 military records available for the last name Callaghan. For the veterans among your Callaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Callaghan lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Callaghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Callaghan in 1947 was 28, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Callaghan 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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