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Mclaghlan Family History

Mclaghlan Surname 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: Mclachlan, Mclaughlan, Mclaughlin, Mclagan, Mclauchlan, Maclachlan

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Where is the Mclaghlan family from?

You can see how Mclaghlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclaghlan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mclaghlan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 15 Mclaghlan families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Mclaghlan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mclaghlan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclaghlan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Mclaghlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclaghlan 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Mclaghlan. 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 20 military records available for the last name Mclaghlan. For the veterans among your Mclaghlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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