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Jallagher Family History

Jallagher 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, Gallaugher, Galligher, Gallacher, Gallager, Gallaher

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Where is the Jallagher family from?

You can see how Jallagher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jallagher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Jallagher families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Jallagher family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Jallagher's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Jallagher families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Jallagher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jallagher 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Jallagher. 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 4 military records available for the last name Jallagher. For the veterans among your Jallagher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jallagher lifespan?

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