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Maclaggan Family History

Maclaggan 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: Mclagan, Malanga, Malagon, Callaghan, Mactaggart, Maclellan, Maclean

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Where is the Maclaggan family from?

You can see how Maclaggan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maclaggan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maclaggan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Maclaggan family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Maclaggan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maclaggan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maclaggan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Maclaggan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Maclaggan. 100% of Maclaggan men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Maclaggan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 674 census records available for the last name Maclaggan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maclaggan 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 Maclaggan. 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 23 military records available for the last name Maclaggan. For the veterans among your Maclaggan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maclaggan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Maclaggan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Maclaggan in 1967 was 57, and 42 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maclaggan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maclaggan 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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