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Callagan Family History

Callagan 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 Callagan family from?

You can see how Callagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Callagan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Callagan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Callagan families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Callagan's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Callagan families in 1911.
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What did your Callagan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Callagan. 24% of Callagan men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Manager
    18%
  • Bartender
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Callagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Callagan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Callagan. 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 418 military records available for the last name Callagan. For the veterans among your Callagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Callagan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Callagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Callagan in 1964 was 76, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Callagan 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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