This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Golliher family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Golliher Family History

Golliher Surname Meaning

Altered form of Irish Gallagher.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Golliher family from?

You can see how Golliher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golliher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Golliher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Golliher families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Golliher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Golliher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golliher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Golliher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Golliher. 38% of Golliher men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Golliher women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Golliher were Carpenter and Stenographer.

View Census Data for Golliher | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

What Golliher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Golliher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golliher census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Golliher

Passenger Lists

There are 95 immigration records available for the last name Golliher. 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.

View all Golliher immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 429 military records available for the last name Golliher. For the veterans among your Golliher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Golliher military records

You've only scratched the surface of Golliher family history

Discover More

What is the average Golliher lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Golliher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Golliher in 1957 was 45, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Golliher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golliher 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Golliher family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial