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Mclauchlen Family History

Mclauchlen Name 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: Mclauchlan, Mclauchlin, Mclaughlin, Mclachlan, Mclaughlan

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Where is the Mclauchlen family from?

You can see how Mclauchlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclauchlen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mclauchlen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 45 Mclauchlen families living in New Brunswick. This was about 31% of all the recorded Mclauchlen's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mclauchlen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclauchlen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mclauchlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mclauchlen. 100% of Mclauchlen men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 593 census records available for the last name Mclauchlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclauchlen 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Mclauchlen. 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 58 military records available for the last name Mclauchlen. For the veterans among your Mclauchlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclauchlen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Mclauchlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Mclauchlen in 1973 was 98, and 85 in 2004.

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