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Glachan Family History

Glachan Surname Meaning

altered pronunciation in Scotland of Glackin. form of Clachan with voicing of the initial consonant.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Glachan family from?

You can see how Glachan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glachan family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Glachan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Glachan families living in Banffshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Glachan's in Scotland. Banffshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Glachan families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Glachan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glachan 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Glachan. 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 19 military records available for the last name Glachan. For the veterans among your Glachan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glachan lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Glachan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Glachan in 1977 was 47, and 33 in 1997.

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