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Mcglothen Family History

Mcglothen Surname Meaning

Irish or Scottish: perhaps a variant of McLaughlin.

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


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Where is the Mcglothen family from?

You can see how Mcglothen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcglothen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcglothen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 4 Mcglothen families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcglothen's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mcglothen families in 1841.
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What did your Mcglothen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcglothen. 47% of Mcglothen men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Heat Treater
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

What Mcglothen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcglothen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcglothen 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 Mcglothen. 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 215 military records available for the last name Mcglothen. For the veterans among your Mcglothen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcglothen lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Mcglothen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Mcglothen in 1949 was 56, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcglothen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcglothen 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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