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Mclaig Family History

Mclaig 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: Mccaig, Mckaig, Mclain, Mcnair, Clair, Flaig, Craig, Mcbain, Mcharg

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Where is the Mclaig family from?

You can see how Mclaig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclaig family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Mclaig families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Mclaig families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mclaig's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mclaig families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclaig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Mclaig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclaig 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mclaig. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mclaig. For the veterans among your Mclaig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclaig lifespan?

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