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Clauchlan Family History

Clauchlan 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: Mclauchlan, Mclachlan, Mclauchlin, Mclaughlan, Chauhan, Laughlin

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Where is the Clauchlan family from?

You can see how Clauchlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clauchlan family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Clauchlan families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clauchlan's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Clauchlan families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Clauchlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clauchlan 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Clauchlan. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Clauchlan. For the veterans among your Clauchlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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