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Neechan Family History

Neechan 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, Needham, Neeman, Deehan, Neenan, Feehan, Beecham, Teehan

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Where is the Neechan family from?

You can see how Neechan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neechan family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Neechan families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neechan's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Neechan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Neechan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neechan 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Neechan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Neechan. For the veterans among your Neechan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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