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Calgher Family History

Calgher 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: Alger, Calder, Callier, Naugher, Caughey, Cather, Cager, Calver

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Where is the Calgher family from?

You can see how Calgher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calgher family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Calgher family living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Calgher's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Calgher families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Calgher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calgher 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Calgher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Calgher. For the veterans among your Calgher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calgher lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1998, in the United States, Calgher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Calgher in 1983 was 85, and 92 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calgher 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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