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Mcatlin Family History

Mcatlin 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: Matlin, Catlin, Maslin, Carlin, Malin, Gatlin, Cantlin, Caplin, Matin

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Where is the Mcatlin family from?

You can see how Mcatlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcatlin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcatlin families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Mcatlin family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcatlin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcatlin families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcatlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Mcatlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Mcatlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcatlin 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mcatlin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mcatlin. For the veterans among your Mcatlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcatlin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Mcatlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Mcatlin in 1971 was 93, and 88 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcatlin 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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