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Maclachlen Family History

Maclachlen 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: Maclachlan, Mclachlan, Maceachern, Mclauchlan, Mclauchlin, Mclallen

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Where is the Maclachlen family from?

You can see how Maclachlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maclachlen family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Maclachlen families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Maclachlen families living in Wigtownshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Maclachlen's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Maclachlen families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maclachlen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Maclachlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maclachlen 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Maclachlen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Maclachlen. For the veterans among your Maclachlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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