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Mclawrin Family History

Mclawrin 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: Mclaurin, Clarin, Mclaren, Mclain, Mcclarin, Marin, Mcelwain

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Where is the Mclawrin family from?

You can see how Mclawrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclawrin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mclawrin families were found in USA in 1840, and Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Mclawrin family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mclawrin's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Mclawrin families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclawrin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
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What did your Mclawrin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mclawrin. 100% of Mclawrin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mclawrin women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Mclawrin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Mclawrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclawrin 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Mclawrin. 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 40 military records available for the last name Mclawrin. For the veterans among your Mclawrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclawrin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1989, in the United States, Mclawrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Mclawrin in 1969 was 66, and 38 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mclawrin 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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