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Nechan Family History

Nechan 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: Neman, Kochan, Nathan, Meehan, Dechant, Buchan, Chan, Newman, Behan

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Where is the Nechan family from?

You can see how Nechan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nechan family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Nechan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Nechan family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nechan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nechan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Nechan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nechan 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Nechan. 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 13 military records available for the last name Nechan. For the veterans among your Nechan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nechan lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1985, in the United States, Nechan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nechan in 1983 was 52, and 70 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nechan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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