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Mcleughlin Family History

Mcleughlin Name 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, Mcloughlin, Mcglaughlin, Mclauchlin, Mclaughlan

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Where is the Mcleughlin family from?

You can see how Mcleughlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcleughlin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mcleughlin family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcleughlin's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Mcleughlin families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Mcleughlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcleughlin 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Mcleughlin. 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 14 military records available for the last name Mcleughlin. For the veterans among your Mcleughlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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