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Mclaughen Family History

Mclaughen 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, Mccaughan, Mcgaughey, Mclaughlan, Mckaughan, Mccaughey

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Where is the Mclaughen family from?

You can see how Mclaughen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclaughen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mclaughen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Mclaughen family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mclaughen's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Mclaughen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclaughen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mclaughen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mclaughen. 50% of Mclaughen men worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Mclaughen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclaughen 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Mclaughen. 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 39 military records available for the last name Mclaughen. For the veterans among your Mclaughen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclaughen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Mclaughen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mclaughen in 1968 was 82, and 80 in 2001.

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