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Maclachlan Family History

Maclachlan Name Meaning

Scottish: see McLaughlin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Mclachlan, Mclauchlan, Mclauchlin, Maclaughlin, Mceachran, Maceachern

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Where is the Maclachlan family from?

You can see how Maclachlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maclachlan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maclachlan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 7 Maclachlan families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 44% of all the recorded Maclachlan's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Maclachlan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maclachlan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maclachlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Maclachlan. 34% of Maclachlan men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Maclachlan women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maclachlan were Agent and Stenographer. .

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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%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Engineer
    10%
  • Agent
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Bookkeeper
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Maclachlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maclachlan 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Maclachlan. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Maclachlan. For the veterans among your Maclachlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maclachlan lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Maclachlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Maclachlan in 1953 was 50, and 77 in 2004.

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