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Gullachan Family History

Gullachan 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: Gallahan, Callahan, Hallahan, Mullican, Callaghan, Gallacher

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Where is the Gullachan family from?

You can see how Gullachan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gullachan family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1871. The most Gullachan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Gullachan family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gullachan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Gullachan families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Gullachan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gullachan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gullachan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gullachan. For the veterans among your Gullachan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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