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Kalagher Family History

Kalagher 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: Faragher, Gallagher, Dalager, Balaguer, Kalahar, Alger, Klauer

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Where is the Kalagher family from?

You can see how Kalagher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalagher family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kalagher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Kalagher family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalagher's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Kalagher families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalagher 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 157 census records available for the last name Kalagher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalagher 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Kalagher. 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 50 military records available for the last name Kalagher. For the veterans among your Kalagher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalagher lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kalagher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kalagher in 1966 was 75, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalagher 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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