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Mclanglin Family History

Mclanglin 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, Cantlin, Langin, Claflin, Anglin, Mangin, Langlie

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Where is the Mclanglin family from?

You can see how Mclanglin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclanglin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mclanglin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Mclanglin families living in New Jersey. This was about 35% of all the recorded Mclanglin's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Mclanglin families in 1880.
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What did your Mclanglin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mclanglin. 100% of Mclanglin men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Mclanglin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclanglin 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Mclanglin. 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 22 military records available for the last name Mclanglin. For the veterans among your Mclanglin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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