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Fichan Family History

Fichan 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: Kochan, Pichon, Eichen, Richman, Buchan, Chan, Fischman, Forhan

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Where is the Fichan family from?

You can see how Fichan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fichan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fichan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fichan families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fichan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fichan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Fichan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fichan 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Fichan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Fichan. For the veterans among your Fichan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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