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Chonacher Family History

Chonacher 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: Hofacker, Schacher, Cronauer, Horlacher, Chachere, Hamacher

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Where is the Chonacher family from?

You can see how Chonacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chonacher family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1861. The most Chonacher families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Chonacher families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chonacher's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Chonacher families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Chonacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chonacher 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Chonacher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Chonacher. For the veterans among your Chonacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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