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Mcglotten Family History

Mcglotten 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: Mcglothen, Mcglothin, Mcglothlen, Cotten, Schlotter, Mccotter

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Where is the Mcglotten family from?

You can see how Mcglotten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcglotten family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcglotten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 4 Mcglotten families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcglotten's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mcglotten families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcglotten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcglotten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcglotten. 100% of Mcglotten men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Mcglotten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Mcglotten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcglotten 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mcglotten. 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 43 military records available for the last name Mcglotten. For the veterans among your Mcglotten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcglotten lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Mcglotten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mcglotten in 1962 was 86, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcglotten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcglotten 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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