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Malhnan Family History

Malhnan 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: Mannan, Magnan, Mahan, Malina, Maltman, Malan, Malena, Malnar, Machan

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Where is the Malhnan family from?

You can see how Malhnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malhnan family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Malhnan families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Malhnan's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Malhnan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Malhnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malhnan 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 Malhnan. 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 military records available for the last name Malhnan. For the veterans among your Malhnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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