Origins of the Gallagher surname

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    In 1921, most Gallaghers lived in london

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    45,000 Gallaghers found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Gallagher

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    537th most common surname in the UK

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    What are the most common Gallagher first names?

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    Margaret

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    Common jobs for Gallaghers

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Gallaghers in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    155

    Charwoman

    126

    Dressmaker

    116

    Domestic Servant

    110

    None

    99

    Commmon male occupations for Gallaghers in 1921

    General Labourer

    529

    Coal Miner

    275

    Dock Labourer

    188

    Coal Miner Hewer

    154

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    132

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