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Mcglon Family History

Mcglon 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: Mcglone, Mcgloin, Malon, Mellon, Colon, Mcgilton, Mcginn, Magnon

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Where is the Mcglon family from?

You can see how Mcglon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcglon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcglon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Mcglon families living in London. This was about 69% of all the recorded Mcglon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mcglon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcglon 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 Mcglon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcglon. 43% of Mcglon men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mcglon women worked as a Spinner.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Auto Mechanic
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    100%

What Mcglon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcglon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcglon 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Mcglon. 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 108 military records available for the last name Mcglon. For the veterans among your Mcglon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcglon lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mcglon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mcglon in 1960 was 55, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcglon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcglon 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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