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Clachen Family History

Clachen 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: Blacher, Achen, Machen, Clausen, Sachen, Lacher, Clasen, Blache

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Where is the Clachen family from?

You can see how Clachen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clachen family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1881. The most Clachen families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Clachen families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clachen's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Clachen families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Clachen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clachen 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Clachen. 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 military records available for the last name Clachen. For the veterans among your Clachen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clachen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clachen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clachen

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