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Mclaughlain Family History

Mclaughlain 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: Mclaughlin, Mclaughlan, Laughlin, O'laughlin, Mcglaughlin, Caughlin

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Where is the Mclaughlain family from?

You can see how Mclaughlain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclaughlain family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mclaughlain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Mclaughlain families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Mclaughlain's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mclaughlain families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Mclaughlain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclaughlain 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Mclaughlain. 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 Mclaughlain. For the veterans among your Mclaughlain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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