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Kelleghan Family History

Kelleghan Surname Meaning

from Ó Ceallacháin see Callaghan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kelleghan family from?

You can see how Kelleghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelleghan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kelleghan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Kelleghan families living in Ayrshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kelleghan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Kelleghan families in 1871.
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What did your Kelleghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kelleghan. 100% of Kelleghan men worked as a Clerk.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Kelleghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelleghan 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Kelleghan. 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 45 military records available for the last name Kelleghan. For the veterans among your Kelleghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelleghan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kelleghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kelleghan in 1962 was 62, and 76 in 2004.

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