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Morachan Family History

Morachan 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: Morahan, Monahan, Strachan, Machan, Molchan, Marchan, Monaghan, Mohan

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Where is the Morachan family from?

You can see how Morachan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morachan family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Morachan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Morachan families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Morachan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Morachan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Morachan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morachan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Morachan. 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 Morachan. For the veterans among your Morachan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morachan lifespan?

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