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Mcechan Family History

Mcechan 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: Meehan, Mceachin, Mcgahan, Mcgeehan, Mckeehan, Mehan, Machan, Molchan

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Where is the Mcechan family from?

You can see how Mcechan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcechan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Mcechan families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Mcechan families living in Argyll. This was about 63% of all the recorded Mcechan's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mcechan families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Mcechan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcechan 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Mcechan. 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 Mcechan. For the veterans among your Mcechan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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