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Mcglachlan Family History

Mcglachlan 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: Mclachlan, Mcglashan, Mclauchlan, Maclachlan, Mcgahan, Mcglaughlin

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Where is the Mcglachlan family from?

You can see how Mcglachlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcglachlan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Mcglachlan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 45 Mcglachlan families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Mcglachlan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcglachlan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcglachlan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1891
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Mcglachlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcglachlan 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Mcglachlan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mcglachlan. For the veterans among your Mcglachlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcglachlan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcglachlan 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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