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Mcclaughan Family History

Mcclaughan 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: Mccaughan, Mccloughan, Mcclanahan, Mcclaughry, Mclaughlan, Mckaughan

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Where is the Mcclaughan family from?

You can see how Mcclaughan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclaughan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Mcclaughan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Mcclaughan families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcclaughan's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Mcclaughan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcclaughan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcclaughan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcclaughan. 100% of Mcclaughan 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Mcclaughan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclaughan 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Mcclaughan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Mcclaughan. For the veterans among your Mcclaughan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclaughan lifespan?

Average Mcclaughan life expectancy in 1968 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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