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Walaghan Family History

Walaghan 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: Gavaghan, Callaghan, Calahan, Balaban, Waldman, Callahan, Sahagian

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Where is the Walaghan family from?

You can see how Walaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walaghan family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 6 Walaghan families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Walaghan's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Walaghan families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Walaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walaghan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Walaghan. 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 Walaghan. For the veterans among your Walaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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