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Clahan Family History

Clahan 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: Colahan, Claman, Crahan, Cahan, Calahan, Chauhan, Gahan, Laban

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Where is the Clahan family from?

You can see how Clahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clahan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Clahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 5 Clahan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clahan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Clahan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clahan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Clahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Clahan. 100% of Clahan men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 556 census records available for the last name Clahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clahan 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Clahan. 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 47 military records available for the last name Clahan. For the veterans among your Clahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clahan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Clahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Clahan in 1963 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clahan 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.

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