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Mcmaughlin Family History

Mcmaughlin 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: Mclaughlin, Mcglaughlin, Caughlin, Mclauchlin, Mclaughlan, Mcloughlin

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Where is the Mcmaughlin family from?

You can see how Mcmaughlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmaughlin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Mcmaughlin families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Mcmaughlin families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcmaughlin's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Mcmaughlin families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Mcmaughlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmaughlin 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 Mcmaughlin. 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 Mcmaughlin. For the veterans among your Mcmaughlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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