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Blachanan Family History

Blachanan 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: Buchanan, Lachmann, Lachman, Bachmann, Blackman, Bachand, Lachance

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Where is the Blachanan family from?

You can see how Blachanan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blachanan family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Blachanan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blachanan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Blachanan families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Blachanan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blachanan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Blachanan. 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 Blachanan. For the veterans among your Blachanan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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