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Mcglaslin Family History

Mcglaslin 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: Mcglashan, Mcglasson, Mccaslin, Mcglauflin, Mcclaflin, Maslin, Caslin

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Where is the Mcglaslin family from?

You can see how Mcglaslin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcglaslin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcglaslin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mcglaslin family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcglaslin's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Mcglaslin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcglaslin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 559 census records available for the last name Mcglaslin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcglaslin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mcglaslin. 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 13 military records available for the last name Mcglaslin. For the veterans among your Mcglaslin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcglaslin lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Mcglaslin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mcglaslin in 1973 was 55, and 76 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcglaslin 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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