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Clughan Family History

Clughan 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: Vaughan, Croghan, Caughman, Klugman, Gaughan, Baughan, Caughran

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Where is the Clughan family from?

You can see how Clughan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clughan family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Clughan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Clughan family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Clughan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Clughan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clughan 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 104 census records available for the last name Clughan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clughan 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Clughan. 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 Clughan. For the veterans among your Clughan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clughan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clughan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clughan

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