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Callaghen Family History

Callaghen 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: Gallagher, Callaghan, Callahan, Hallahan, Hallgren, Kallgren

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Where is the Callaghen family from?

You can see how Callaghen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Callaghen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Callaghen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Callaghen families living in Yorkshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Callaghen's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Callaghen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Callaghen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Callaghen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Wire Worker and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Callaghen. 100% of Callaghen men worked as a Wire Worker and 50% of Callaghen women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Wire Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Callaghen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 713 census records available for the last name Callaghen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Callaghen 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Callaghen. 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 71 military records available for the last name Callaghen. For the veterans among your Callaghen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Callaghen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1974, in the United States, Callaghen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Callaghen in 1966 was 73, and 98 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Callaghen 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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