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Mclachlan Family History

Mclachlan Surname Meaning

Scottish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Lachlainn ‘son of Lachlann’ from the personal name Lachlann earlier Lochlann which means ‘stranger Norseman’.

This name is derived from a term denoting Scandinavia, possibly referring to the ‘land of lakes/fjords’.

See also Laughlin and compare Irish McLaughlin.

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


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Where is the Mclachlan family from?

You can see how Mclachlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclachlan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mclachlan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 195 Mclachlan families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Mclachlan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mclachlan families in 1891.
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What did your Mclachlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mclachlan. 24% of Mclachlan men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Mclachlan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mclachlan were Police Constable and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Incapacitated
    20%
  • Motor Driver
    16%
  • Police Constable
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

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There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Mclachlan. For the veterans among your Mclachlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclachlan lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Mclachlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mclachlan in 1953 was 62, and 67 in 2004.

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