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Garaghan Family History

Garaghan 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: Gavaghan, Gargan, Gaughan, Garrahan, Gahagan, Narayan, Gahan, Dragan

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Where is the Garaghan family from?

You can see how Garaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garaghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Garaghan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Garaghan families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Garaghan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Garaghan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garaghan 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 Garaghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plumber and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Garaghan. 100% of Garaghan men worked as a Plumber and 100% of Garaghan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Plumber
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Garaghan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 476 census records available for the last name Garaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garaghan 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Garaghan. 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 42 military records available for the last name Garaghan. For the veterans among your Garaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garaghan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Garaghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Garaghan in 1967 was 46, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garaghan 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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