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Mcgloun Family History

Mcgloun 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: Mcglaun, Mcgloin, Mcglone, Mcaloon, Mcglynn, Magoun, Mccoun, Mcglory

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Where is the Mcgloun family from?

You can see how Mcgloun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgloun family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcgloun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 2 Mcgloun families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgloun's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcgloun families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Mcgloun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgloun 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Mcgloun. 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 12 military records available for the last name Mcgloun. For the veterans among your Mcgloun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgloun lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Mcgloun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Mcgloun in 1966 was 71, and 67 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgloun 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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