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Eachran Family History

Eachran 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: Lachman, Cochran, Teachman, Bachman, Leachman, Machan, Nachman

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Where is the Eachran family from?

You can see how Eachran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eachran family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Eachran families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Eachran families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Eachran's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Eachran families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eachran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 493 census records available for the last name Eachran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eachran 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Eachran. 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 29 military records available for the last name Eachran. For the veterans among your Eachran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eachran lifespan?

Average Eachran life expectancy in 1974 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eachran 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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