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Mcclaflin Family History

Mcclaflin Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McLaughlin .

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


Similar surnames: Mcglauflin, Mcclain, Claflin, Mccallion, Mccallen, Mclain, Mccrackin

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Where is the Mcclaflin family from?

You can see how Mcclaflin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclaflin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcclaflin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Mcclaflin family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcclaflin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcclaflin families in 1871.
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What did your Mcclaflin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcclaflin. 38% of Mcclaflin men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Operator
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcclaflin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclaflin 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Mcclaflin. 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 289 military records available for the last name Mcclaflin. For the veterans among your Mcclaflin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclaflin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Mcclaflin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mcclaflin in 1952 was 30, and 59 in 2004.

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