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Mclathan Family History

Mclathan 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: Mcglashan, Mcgahan, Mclagan, Mckethan, Mccahan, Lathan, Mclachlan

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Where is the Mclathan family from?

You can see how Mclathan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclathan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Mclathan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Mclathan families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Mclathan's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mclathan families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Mclathan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclathan 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mclathan. 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 Mclathan. For the veterans among your Mclathan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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