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Clachar Family History

Clachar Surname Meaning

from Mac Clochaire see McClaughry.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Clachar family from?

You can see how Clachar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clachar family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Clachar families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 8 Clachar families living in Fife. This was about 53% of all the recorded Clachar's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Clachar families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Clachar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clachar 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Clachar. 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 9 military records available for the last name Clachar. For the veterans among your Clachar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clachar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1986, in the United States, Clachar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Clachar in 1963 was 68, and 67 in 1986.

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