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Maglashan Family History

Maglashan 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: Mcglashan, Callahan, Megahan, Hallahan, Mcgahan, Mcglasson, Magarian

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Where is the Maglashan family from?

You can see how Maglashan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maglashan family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Maglashan family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Maglashan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Maglashan families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Maglashan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maglashan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Maglashan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Maglashan. For the veterans among your Maglashan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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