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Mcglothlin Family History

Mcglothlin Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McLaughlin.

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


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Where is the Mcglothlin family from?

You can see how Mcglothlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcglothlin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcglothlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Mcglothlin families living in Tennessee. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mcglothlin's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Mcglothlin families in 1840.
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What did your Mcglothlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcglothlin. 33% of Mcglothlin men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Mcglothlin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcglothlin were Operator and Saleslady.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Saleslady
    12%

What Mcglothlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Mcglothlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcglothlin 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Mcglothlin. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mcglothlin. For the veterans among your Mcglothlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcglothlin lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Mcglothlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mcglothlin in 1949 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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