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Mauchan Family History

Mauchan Surname Meaning

From Machan in Dalserf (Lanarks). The place-name is of uncertain origin but may be compared with Machen (Monmouths) explained in Place-Names of Wales as Welsh ma + personal name ‘plain of Cein’.

From Ó Mocháin see Mohan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mauchan family from?

You can see how Mauchan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mauchan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mauchan families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there were 6 Mauchan families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Mauchan's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Mauchan families in 1891.
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What did your Mauchan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Painter At R A F Station and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mauchan. 100% of Mauchan men worked as a Painter At R A F Station and 100% of Mauchan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Painter At R A F Station
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Mauchan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mauchan 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Mauchan. 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 69 military records available for the last name Mauchan. For the veterans among your Mauchan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mauchan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Mauchan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mauchan in 1973 was 69, and 90 in 1996.

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