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Mcrichan Family History

Mcrichan 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: Mcmichen, Marchan, Marchal, Mccrohan, Marchand, Richman, Strachan

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Where is the Mcrichan family from?

You can see how Mcrichan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcrichan family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Mcrichan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Mcrichan families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Mcrichan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcrichan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcrichan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Mcrichan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcrichan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Mcrichan. 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 Mcrichan. For the veterans among your Mcrichan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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