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Clauaghan Family History

Clauaghan 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, Chauhan, Vaughan, Gavaghan, Laubhan, Flanagan, Mccaughan

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Where is the Clauaghan family from?

You can see how Clauaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clauaghan family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Clauaghan families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clauaghan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Clauaghan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Clauaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clauaghan 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 Clauaghan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Clauaghan. For the veterans among your Clauaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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