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Claich Family History

Claich 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: Laich, Blaich, Flach, Lach, Vlach, Clinch, Ulrich, Coach, Flasch

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Where is the Claich family from?

You can see how Claich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claich family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Claich families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Claich families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Claich's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Claich families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Claich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claich 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Claich. 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 10 military records available for the last name Claich. For the veterans among your Claich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claich lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Claich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Claich in 1974 was 78, and 61 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claich 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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