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Sachlan Family History

Sachlan 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: Lachman, Schwan, Sahlin, Rachlin, Sacha, Schlag, Suchan, Sablan

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Where is the Sachlan family from?

You can see how Sachlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sachlan family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Sachlan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Sachlan families living in Surrey. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sachlan's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Sachlan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Sachlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sachlan 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Sachlan. 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 Sachlan. For the veterans among your Sachlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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