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Mcglashan Family History

Mcglashan Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish (Donegal): variant of McGlasson.In Ireland in many cases this surname has been translated into English as Green.

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


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Where is the Mcglashan family from?

You can see how Mcglashan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcglashan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcglashan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 7 Mcglashan families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcglashan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mcglashan families in 1911.
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What did your Mcglashan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mcglashan. 34% of Mcglashan men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Mcglashan women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcglashan were Carpenter and Income.

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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
    34%
  • Aide Cult
    23%
  • Labourer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Income
    23%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Mcglashan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcglashan 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcglashan. 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 Mcglashan. For the veterans among your Mcglashan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcglashan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcglashan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mcglashan in 1963 was 70, and 81 in 2004.

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