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Mclaurin Family History

Mclaurin Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McLaren.

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


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Where is the Mclaurin family from?

You can see how Mclaurin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclaurin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mclaurin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Mclaurin families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 42% of all the recorded Mclaurin's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mclaurin families in 1911.
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What did your Mclaurin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mclaurin. 39% of Mclaurin 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Student
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Mclaurin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclaurin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mclaurin. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Mclaurin. For the veterans among your Mclaurin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclaurin lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Mclaurin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mclaurin in 1945 was 22, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mclaurin 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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