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Macloughlin Family History

Macloughlin 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: Mcloughlin, Maclaughlin, Coughlin, Mclaughlin, Loughlin, O'loughlin

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Where is the Macloughlin family from?

You can see how Macloughlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macloughlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Macloughlin families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 6 Macloughlin families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macloughlin's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Macloughlin families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macloughlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Macloughlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Macloughlin. 100% of Macloughlin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Macloughlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 841 census records available for the last name Macloughlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macloughlin 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Macloughlin. 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 40 military records available for the last name Macloughlin. For the veterans among your Macloughlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macloughlin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Macloughlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Macloughlin in 1963 was 77, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macloughlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macloughlin 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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