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Kellegher Family History

Kellegher Surname Meaning

from Ó Céileachair see Kelleher.

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


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Where is the Kellegher family from?

You can see how Kellegher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellegher family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kellegher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 4 Kellegher families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Kellegher's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Kellegher families in 1861.
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What did your Kellegher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kellegher. 100% of Kellegher 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 Kellegher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellegher 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 421 immigration records available for the last name Kellegher. 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 105 military records available for the last name Kellegher. For the veterans among your Kellegher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellegher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Kellegher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kellegher in 1963 was 82, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kellegher 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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