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Brolachan Family History

Brolachan 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: Colahan, Brachman, Broach, Molchan, Brosnihan, Holahan, Brosnahan

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Where is the Brolachan family from?

You can see how Brolachan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brolachan family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1881. The most Brolachan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 24 Brolachan families living in Argyll. This was about 77% of all the recorded Brolachan's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Brolachan families in 1841.
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  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Brolachan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brolachan 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 Brolachan. 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 Brolachan. For the veterans among your Brolachan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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