Origins of the Gallager surname
About the Gallagers
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Interesting facts about Gallager
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Gallager surname. The oldest one dates back to 1904.
Who were Gallagers most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Gallagers.
What are the most common Gallager first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Gallagers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Gallagers in 1921
Cotton Weaver
7
Weaver
6
Cotton Winder
5
Dressmaker
5
General Servant
5
Common male occupations for Gallagers in 1921
General Labourer
19
Coal Miner
13
Agricultural Labourer
8
Bricklayers Labourer
6
Labourer General
6
