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Mclachlane Family History

Mclachlane 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: Mclachlan, Mclauchlan, Maclachlan, Mcfarlane, Mcclane, Mceachran

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Where is the Mclachlane family from?

You can see how Mclachlane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclachlane family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Mclachlane families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 38 Mclachlane families living in Argyll. This was about 48% of all the recorded Mclachlane's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mclachlane families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Mclachlane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclachlane 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Mclachlane. 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 13 military records available for the last name Mclachlane. For the veterans among your Mclachlane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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