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Galligher Family History

Galligher Surname Meaning

Irish: from Ó Gallchobhair see Gallagher. This surname is now rare in Britain and Ireland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Galligher family from?

You can see how Galligher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galligher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Galligher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 27 Galligher families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Galligher's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Galligher families in 1911.
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What did your Galligher ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Galligher. 50% of Galligher men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Galligher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galligher 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 Galligher. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Galligher. For the veterans among your Galligher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galligher lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Galligher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Galligher in 1958 was 63, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galligher 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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