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Mclachlin Family History

Mclachlin Name Meaning

from Mac Lochlainn see McLachlan .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Mclachlan, Mclauchlin, Mceachin, Mclaughlin, Mclauchlan, Maclachlan

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Where is the Mclachlin family from?

You can see how Mclachlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclachlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mclachlin families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 12 Mclachlin families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Mclachlin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mclachlin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclachlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mclachlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mclachlin. 54% of Mclachlin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mclachlin women worked as a Stenographer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Income
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mclachlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclachlin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mclachlin. 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 687 military records available for the last name Mclachlin. For the veterans among your Mclachlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclachlin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Mclachlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mclachlin in 1966 was 73, and 86 in 2004.

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