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Gallaher Family History

Gallaher Surname Meaning

Irish: from Ó Gallchobhair see Gallagher.

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


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Where is the Gallaher family from?

You can see how Gallaher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gallaher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gallaher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 30 Gallaher families living in Lancashire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Gallaher's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gallaher families in 1891.
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What did your Gallaher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Butler and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gallaher. 50% of Gallaher men worked as a Butler and 90% of Gallaher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gallaher were Bank Clerk and Artist.

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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

  • Butler
    50%
  • Bank Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Domestic Unpaid
    6%
  • Artist
    6%

What Gallaher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32,000 census records available for the last name Gallaher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallaher 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Gallaher. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Gallaher. For the veterans among your Gallaher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gallaher lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Gallaher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Gallaher in 1948 was 40, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gallaher 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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