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Mclaughin Family History

Mclaughin Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McLaughlin .

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


Similar surnames: Mclaughlin, Mccaughan, Mcglaughlin, Mclauchlin, Mclaughlan

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Where is the Mclaughin family from?

You can see how Mclaughin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclaughin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mclaughin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Mclaughin families living in New Brunswick. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mclaughin's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mclaughin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclaughin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mclaughin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Professeur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mclaughin. 72% of Mclaughin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mclaughin women worked as a Professeur. .

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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
    72%
  • Machinist
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Professeur
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mclaughin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclaughin 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Mclaughin. 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 314 military records available for the last name Mclaughin. For the veterans among your Mclaughin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclaughin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Mclaughin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mclaughin in 1955 was 47, and 89 in 2003.

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