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Mclaughling Family History

Mclaughling 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, Mcglaughlin, Mclauchlin, Mclaughlan, Mcloughlin

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Where is the Mclaughling family from?

You can see how Mclaughling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclaughling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mclaughling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mclaughling family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mclaughling's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Mclaughling families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclaughling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mclaughling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mclaughling. 100% of Mclaughling 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 249 census records available for the last name Mclaughling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclaughling 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Mclaughling. 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 24 military records available for the last name Mclaughling. For the veterans among your Mclaughling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclaughling lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1996, in the United States, Mclaughling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mclaughling in 1988 was 73, and 90 in 1996.

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