This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Mac Laughlin family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Mac Laughlin Family History

Mac Laughlin 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: Maclaughlin, Mclaughlin, Mcglaughlin, Caughlin, Laughlin, Coughlin

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Mac Laughlin family from?

You can see how Mac Laughlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mac Laughlin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mac Laughlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Mac Laughlin families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mac Laughlin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mac Laughlin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mac Laughlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Mac Laughlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mac Laughlin. 67% of Mac Laughlin men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Mac Laughlin women worked as a Teacher.

View Census Data for Mac Laughlin | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Mac Laughlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mac Laughlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mac Laughlin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Mac Laughlin

Passenger Lists

There are 260 immigration records available for the last name Mac Laughlin. 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.

View all Mac Laughlin immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 379 military records available for the last name Mac Laughlin. For the veterans among your Mac Laughlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mac Laughlin military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mac Laughlin family history

Discover More

What is the average Mac Laughlin lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Mac Laughlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mac Laughlin in 1974 was 83, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mac Laughlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mac Laughlin 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mac Laughlin family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial