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Faughlan Family History

Faughlan 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: Faughnan, Laughlin, Vaughan, Gaughran, Caughman, Gaughan, Baughan

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Where is the Faughlan family from?

You can see how Faughlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faughlan family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 11 Faughlan families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Faughlan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Faughlan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Faughlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faughlan 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Faughlan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Faughlan. For the veterans among your Faughlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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