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Mclawhorn Family History

Mclawhorn Name Meaning

Irish: probably an altered form of Irish Gaelic Mac Labhrainn ‘son of Labhrann’ (see McLaren ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lawhorn, Mceachern, Mccathern, Mclarnon, Mcmahon, Mcadory, Mccahon

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Where is the Mclawhorn family from?

You can see how Mclawhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclawhorn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mclawhorn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Mclawhorn families living in North Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mclawhorn's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Mclawhorn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclawhorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mclawhorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mclawhorn. 50% of Mclawhorn men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Mclawhorn women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mclawhorn were Tenant and Helper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Tenant
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Helper
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mclawhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclawhorn 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Mclawhorn. 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 931 military records available for the last name Mclawhorn. For the veterans among your Mclawhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclawhorn lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Mclawhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mclawhorn in 1952 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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