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Maclaughlan Family History

Maclaughlan 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: Mclaughlan, Maclaughlin, Mclaughlin, Mclauchlan, Maclachlan

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Where is the Maclaughlan family from?

You can see how Maclaughlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maclaughlan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maclaughlan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Maclaughlan family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maclaughlan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Maclaughlan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maclaughlan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 732 census records available for the last name Maclaughlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maclaughlan 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Maclaughlan. 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 103 military records available for the last name Maclaughlan. For the veterans among your Maclaughlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maclaughlan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Maclaughlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Maclaughlan in 1963 was 43, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maclaughlan 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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