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Mclachline Family History

Mclachline 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: Mclachlan, Mclauchlin, Mceachin, Mclaughlin, Mclaine, Mclauchlan

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Where is the Mclachline family from?

You can see how Mclachline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclachline family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mclachline families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Mclachline families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Mclachline's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mclachline families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclachline surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Mclachline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclachline 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mclachline. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mclachline. For the veterans among your Mclachline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mclachline 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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