This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Gallihugh family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Gallihugh Family History

Gallihugh Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of Irish Gallagher. Compare Gollihugh.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Gallihugh family from?

You can see how Gallihugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gallihugh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gallihugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Gallihugh families living in Ohio. This was about 61% of all the recorded Gallihugh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gallihugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gallihugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Gallihugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gallihugh. 64% of Gallihugh men worked as a Laborer and 44% of Gallihugh women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gallihugh were Owner and House Work.

View Census Data for Gallihugh | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Owner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    44%
  • House Keeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • House Work
    13%

What Gallihugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 857 census records available for the last name Gallihugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallihugh census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Gallihugh

Passenger Lists

There are 28 immigration records available for the last name Gallihugh. 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.

View all Gallihugh immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 233 military records available for the last name Gallihugh. For the veterans among your Gallihugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gallihugh military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gallihugh family history

Discover More

What is the average Gallihugh lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Gallihugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gallihugh in 1968 was 67, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gallihugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gallihugh 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gallihugh family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial