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Mcglothlen Family History

Mcglothlen Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McLaughlin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcglothlen family from?

You can see how Mcglothlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcglothlen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcglothlen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 3 Mcglothlen families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcglothlen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcglothlen families in 1861.
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What did your Mcglothlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcglothlen. 100% of Mcglothlen women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcglothlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcglothlen 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Mcglothlen. 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 167 military records available for the last name Mcglothlen. For the veterans among your Mcglothlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcglothlen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcglothlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mcglothlen in 1963 was 71, and 87 in 2004.

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