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Kellagher Family History

Kellagher 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: Gallagher, Kelleher, Kelliher, Keller, Kellner, Keigher, Meagher

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Where is the Kellagher family from?

You can see how Kellagher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellagher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kellagher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Kellagher families living in Middlesex. This was about 29% of all the recorded Kellagher's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Kellagher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kellagher 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 Kellagher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kellagher. 100% of Kellagher 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Kellagher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellagher 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Kellagher. 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 193 military records available for the last name Kellagher. For the veterans among your Kellagher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellagher lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Kellagher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kellagher in 1953 was 60, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kellagher 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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