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Mcclauchlan Family History

Mcclauchlan 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, Mclachlan, Mclauchlin, Mclaughlan, Maclachlan, Mcclanahan

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Where is the Mcclauchlan family from?

You can see how Mcclauchlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclauchlan family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Mcclauchlan families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Mcclauchlan families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcclauchlan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mcclauchlan families in 1851.
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Mcclauchlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclauchlan 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 Mcclauchlan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mcclauchlan. For the veterans among your Mcclauchlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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