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Maglaughlin Family History

Maglaughlin 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: Mcglaughlin, Maclaughlin, Laughlin, Mclaughlin, O'laughlin, Loughlin

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Where is the Maglaughlin family from?

You can see how Maglaughlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maglaughlin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Maglaughlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Maglaughlin families living in Ontario. This was about 82% of all the recorded Maglaughlin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Maglaughlin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maglaughlin 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 Maglaughlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gardener was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maglaughlin. 100% of Maglaughlin men worked as a Gardener.

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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

  • Gardener
    100%

What Maglaughlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Maglaughlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maglaughlin 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Maglaughlin. 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 90 military records available for the last name Maglaughlin. For the veterans among your Maglaughlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maglaughlin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Maglaughlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Maglaughlin in 1960 was 65, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maglaughlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maglaughlin 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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