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Maclauchlan Family History

Maclauchlan 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: Mclauchlan, Maclachlan, Mclachlan, Mclauchlin, Mclaughlan

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Where is the Maclauchlan family from?

You can see how Maclauchlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maclauchlan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maclauchlan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 21 Maclauchlan families living in Hampshire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Maclauchlan's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Maclauchlan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maclauchlan 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 Maclauchlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maclauchlan. 100% of Maclauchlan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Maclauchlan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maclauchlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maclauchlan 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Maclauchlan. 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 252 military records available for the last name Maclauchlan. For the veterans among your Maclauchlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maclauchlan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Maclauchlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Maclauchlan in 1964 was 65, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maclauchlan 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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