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Dallachan Family History

Dallachan 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: Callahan, Hallahan, Callaghan, Gallahan, Wallach, Dillashaw, Callaham

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Where is the Dallachan family from?

You can see how Dallachan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dallachan family name was found in Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Dallachan families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Dallachan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dallachan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dallachan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Dallachan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dallachan 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dallachan. 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 Dallachan. For the veterans among your Dallachan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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