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Galegher Family History

Galegher 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, Galliher, Galligher, Gallaher, Galleher, Alger, Galler

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Where is the Galegher family from?

You can see how Galegher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galegher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Galegher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Galegher families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 48% of all the recorded Galegher's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Galegher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galegher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Galegher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galegher 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Galegher. 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 36 military records available for the last name Galegher. For the veterans among your Galegher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galegher lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Galegher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Galegher in 1970 was 80, and 68 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galegher 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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