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Gallagan Family History

Gallagan 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: Galligan, Gallahan, Callahan, Hallahan, Halligan, Gallatin, Gallivan

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Where is the Gallagan family from?

You can see how Gallagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gallagan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gallagan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Gallagan families living in Lancashire. This was about 68% of all the recorded Gallagan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gallagan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gallagan 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 Gallagan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gallagan. 34% of Gallagan men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Policeman
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

What Gallagan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gallagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallagan 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 463 immigration records available for the last name Gallagan. 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 233 military records available for the last name Gallagan. For the veterans among your Gallagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gallagan lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Gallagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gallagan in 1957 was 50, and 94 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gallagan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gallagan 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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