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Mcclaughlin Name Meaning

from Mac Lochlainn see McLaughlin .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Mclaughlin, Mcglaughlin, Maclaughlin, Mclauchlin, Mclaughlan

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Where is the Mcclaughlin family from?

You can see how Mcclaughlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclaughlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcclaughlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mcclaughlin family living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Mcclaughlin's in USA. Illinois and 4 other states had the highest population of Mcclaughlin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcclaughlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcclaughlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcclaughlin. 40% of Mcclaughlin 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
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Stock Buyer
    14%
  • Grain Schooper
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcclaughlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclaughlin 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Mcclaughlin. 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 154 military records available for the last name Mcclaughlin. For the veterans among your Mcclaughlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclaughlin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Mcclaughlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mcclaughlin in 1972 was 84, and 60 in 2001.

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