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Auchterlonia Family History

Auchterlonia 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: Auchter, Achterhof, Nuechterlein, Achter, Barcelona, Chernin

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Where is the Auchterlonia family from?

You can see how Auchterlonia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Auchterlonia family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Auchterlonia families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Auchterlonia families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Auchterlonia's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Auchterlonia families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Auchterlonia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Auchterlonia 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Auchterlonia. 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 2 military records available for the last name Auchterlonia. For the veterans among your Auchterlonia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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