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Mcclaflin Family History

Mcclaflin Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McLaughlin.

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


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Where is the Mcclaflin family from?

You can see how Mcclaflin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclaflin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcclaflin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mcclaflin family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcclaflin's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Mcclaflin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcclaflin 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 Mcclaflin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcclaflin. 38% of Mcclaflin 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Operator
    13%

What Mcclaflin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcclaflin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclaflin 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Mcclaflin. 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 289 military records available for the last name Mcclaflin. For the veterans among your Mcclaflin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclaflin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Mcclaflin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mcclaflin in 1952 was 30, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcclaflin 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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