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Gillagha Family History

Gillagha 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: Gillard, Gillham, Gillingham, Villalba, Gallagher, Villalta, Gilland

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Where is the Gillagha family from?

You can see how Gillagha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillagha family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Gillagha family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gillagha's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Gillagha families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillagha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Gillagha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillagha 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gillagha. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gillagha. For the veterans among your Gillagha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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