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Claughlin Family History

Claughlin Surname 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: Laughlin, Mclaughlin, Loughlin, O'laughlin, Caughlin, Laughton

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Where is the Claughlin family from?

You can see how Claughlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claughlin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Claughlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Claughlin families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded Claughlin's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Claughlin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claughlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Claughlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Worker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Claughlin. 100% of Claughlin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Worker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Worker
    100%

What Claughlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 588 census records available for the last name Claughlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claughlin 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Claughlin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 45 military records available for the last name Claughlin. For the veterans among your Claughlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claughlin lifespan?

Average Claughlin life expectancy in 1980 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claughlin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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