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Mclaughtin Family History

Mclaughtin 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, Mcnaughton, Mcglaughlin, Mclauchlin, Mclaughlan

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Where is the Mclaughtin family from?

You can see how Mclaughtin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclaughtin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mclaughtin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mclaughtin family living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mclaughtin's in USA. Georgia and 2 other states had the highest population of Mclaughtin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclaughtin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mclaughtin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mclaughtin. 40% of Mclaughtin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mclaughtin women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Operator
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 734 census records available for the last name Mclaughtin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclaughtin 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Mclaughtin. 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 54 military records available for the last name Mclaughtin. For the veterans among your Mclaughtin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclaughtin lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1997, in the United States, Mclaughtin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mclaughtin in 1988 was 65, and 58 in 1997.

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