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Deachars Family History

Deachars 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: Bachar, Dechant, Demchak, Dechert, Machart, De Haas, De Hart, Dachs

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Where is the Deachars family from?

You can see how Deachars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deachars family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1881. The most Deachars families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Deachars families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Deachars's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Deachars families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deachars surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Deachars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deachars 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Deachars. 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 Deachars. For the veterans among your Deachars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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