Origins of the O'Gallagher surname
About the O'Gallaghers
We have a total of 166 records for people with the last name O'Gallagher.
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Interesting facts about O'gallagher
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the O'gallagher surname. The oldest one dates back to 1921.
Who were O'gallaghers most likely to marry?
O Gallaghers
Our tell us which families married O'gallaghers.
What are the most common O'gallagher first names?
Charles
John
Mary
Delia
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Common jobs for O'gallaghers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for O'gallaghers in 1921
None
1
Common male occupations for O'gallaghers in 1921
Canvasser
5
Agent
2
Draper
2
Gorcer's Warehouseman
1
Machinists
1
