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Cluchan Family History

Cluchan 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: Buchan, Lucian, Suchan, Truchan, Cauchon, Couchman, Kuchan, Clucas

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Where is the Cluchan family from?

You can see how Cluchan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cluchan family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1861. The most Cluchan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Cluchan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cluchan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cluchan families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Cluchan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cluchan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cluchan. 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 military records available for the last name Cluchan. For the veterans among your Cluchan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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