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Mcsachlan Family History

Mcsachlan 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: Mclachlan, Mceachran, Mclauchlan, Maclachlan, Mceachern, Mceachin

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Where is the Mcsachlan family from?

You can see how Mcsachlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcsachlan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcsachlan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Mcsachlan families living in Fife. This was about 64% of all the recorded Mcsachlan's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Mcsachlan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcsachlan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Mcsachlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcsachlan 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Mcsachlan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mcsachlan. For the veterans among your Mcsachlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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