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Clanghan Family History

Clanghan 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: Clanahan, Langham, Langan, Clingan, Langman, Langhans, Lanahan

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Where is the Clanghan family from?

You can see how Clanghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clanghan family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Clanghan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Clanghan families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Clanghan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Clanghan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Clanghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clanghan 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Clanghan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Clanghan. For the veterans among your Clanghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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