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Mc Laggan Family History

Mc Laggan 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: Mclagan, Mcglashan, Mcclaran, Mcquiggan, Mcguiggan, Mangan, Mclennan

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Where is the Mc Laggan family from?

You can see how Mc Laggan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Laggan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Mc Laggan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Mc Laggan families living in Alberta. This was about 35% of all the recorded Mc Laggan's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Mc Laggan families in 1911.
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What did your Mc Laggan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mc Laggan. 100% of Mc Laggan men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Mc Laggan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Laggan 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Mc Laggan. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mc Laggan. For the veterans among your Mc Laggan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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