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Faichan Family History

Faichan 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: Fairman, Machan, Marchan, Faiman, Fagan, Falcon, Gahan, Bachar

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Where is the Faichan family from?

You can see how Faichan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faichan family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Faichan families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Faichan families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Faichan's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Faichan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faichan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Faichan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faichan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Faichan. 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 military records available for the last name Faichan. For the veterans among your Faichan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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