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Maclochlan Family History

Maclochlan 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: Maclachlan, Mclachlan, Maclellan, Mclauchlan, Mccrohan, Malloch

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Where is the Maclochlan family from?

You can see how Maclochlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maclochlan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Maclochlan families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Maclochlan families living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Maclochlan's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Maclochlan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maclochlan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Maclochlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maclochlan 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Maclochlan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Maclochlan. For the veterans among your Maclochlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maclochlan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Maclochlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Maclochlan in 1967 was 93, and 59 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maclochlan 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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