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Gallacher Family History

Gallacher Surname Meaning

Irish: from Ó Gallchobhair see Gallagher.

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


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Where is the Gallacher family from?

You can see how Gallacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gallacher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gallacher families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 82 Gallacher families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gallacher's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gallacher families in 1891.
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What did your Gallacher 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 Gallacher. 36% of Gallacher men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Gallacher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gallacher were Bricklayer and Hospital Ward Maid.

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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
    36%
  • Iron Foundry Labourer
    11%
  • Builders Labourer
    11%
  • Bricklayer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Teacher
    3%
  • Hospital Ward Maid
    3%

What Gallacher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Gallacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallacher 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Gallacher. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Gallacher. For the veterans among your Gallacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gallacher lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gallacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gallacher in 1958 was 60, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gallacher 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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