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Maclaughlin Family History

Maclaughlin Surname Meaning

Scottish: see McLaughlin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Maclaughlin family from?

You can see how Maclaughlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maclaughlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maclaughlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Maclaughlin family living in British Columbia. This was about 25% of all the recorded Maclaughlin's in Canada. British Columbia and 3 other provinces had the highest population of Maclaughlin families in 1911.
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What did your Maclaughlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Maclaughlin. 50% of Maclaughlin men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Labourer
    22%
  • Laberour
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Maclaughlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maclaughlin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Maclaughlin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Maclaughlin. For the veterans among your Maclaughlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maclaughlin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Maclaughlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Maclaughlin in 1956 was 45, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maclaughlin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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