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Melachlan Family History

Melachlan 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, Mclauchlan, Maclachlan, Lachman, Megahan, Teachman

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Where is the Melachlan family from?

You can see how Melachlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melachlan family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Melachlan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Melachlan families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Melachlan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Melachlan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Melachlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melachlan 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Melachlan. 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 military records available for the last name Melachlan. For the veterans among your Melachlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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