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Ogallagher Family History

Ogallagher 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, Gallaugher, Galligher, Gallacher, Gallager, Gallaher

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Where is the Ogallagher family from?

You can see how Ogallagher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogallagher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ogallagher family living in Illinois. This was about 17% of all the recorded Ogallagher's in USA. Illinois and 5 other states had the highest population of Ogallagher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ogallagher 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 Ogallagher ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Motorman
    100%

What Ogallagher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Ogallagher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogallagher 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Ogallagher. 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 127 military records available for the last name Ogallagher. For the veterans among your Ogallagher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogallagher lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Ogallagher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ogallagher in 1967 was 74, and 69 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ogallagher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ogallagher 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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