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Clanchan Family History

Clanchan 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: Clanahan, Lanahan, Blanshan, Mclanahan, Chauhan, Clinch, Langham

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Where is the Clanchan family from?

You can see how Clanchan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clanchan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Clanchan families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Clanchan families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clanchan's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Clanchan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Clanchan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clanchan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Clanchan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Clanchan. For the veterans among your Clanchan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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