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Gollaher Family History

Gollaher Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Gallagher.

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


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Where is the Gollaher family from?

You can see how Gollaher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gollaher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gollaher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Gollaher families living in Durham. This was about 85% of all the recorded Gollaher's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gollaher families in 1891.
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What did your Gollaher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gollaher. 100% of Gollaher 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gollaher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gollaher 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Gollaher. 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 325 military records available for the last name Gollaher. For the veterans among your Gollaher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gollaher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gollaher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gollaher in 1964 was 55, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gollaher 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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