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Mclaughlan Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McLaughlin .

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


Similar surnames: Mclauchlan, Mcloughlin, Mcglaughlin, Mclaughlin, Mckaughan

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Where is the Mclaughlan family from?

You can see how Mclaughlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclaughlan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mclaughlan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 33 Mclaughlan families living in New Brunswick. This was about 51% of all the recorded Mclaughlan's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mclaughlan families in 1911.
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What did your Mclaughlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mclaughlan. 27% of Mclaughlan men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Mclaughlan women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mclaughlan were Laborer and 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
    27%
  • Labourer
    21%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    67%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Mclaughlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclaughlan 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Mclaughlan. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mclaughlan. For the veterans among your Mclaughlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclaughlan lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mclaughlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mclaughlan in 1958 was 40, and 94 in 2004.

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