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Cutchan Family History

Cutchan 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: Cutchin, Buchan, Suchan, Kuchan, Cutcher, Cutchins, Cutchall, Cutshaw

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Where is the Cutchan family from?

You can see how Cutchan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cutchan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cutchan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Cutchan families living in Wigtownshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Cutchan's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Cutchan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cutchan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
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Census Records

There are 871 census records available for the last name Cutchan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cutchan 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Cutchan. 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 108 military records available for the last name Cutchan. For the veterans among your Cutchan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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