Origins of the Gallaghar surname
About the Gallaghars
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Interesting facts about Gallaghar
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Gallaghar surname. The oldest one dates back to 1808.
Who were Gallaghars most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Gallaghar first names?
John
James
Mary
Bridget
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Common jobs for Gallaghars
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Gallaghars in 1921
Rag Sorter
6
House Keeper
5
Charwoman
4
Dressmaker
4
General Servant
4
Common male occupations for Gallaghars in 1921
General Labourer
16
Coal Miner
11
Agricultural Labourer
8
Coal Miner Hewer
7
Bricklayer
5
