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Origins of the McGlaughlan surname

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About the McGlaughlans

We have a total number of 302 records for people with the last name McGlaughlan.

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Where do most McGlaughlans live?

In 1921, most McGlaughlans lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about McGlaughlans

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 237 records for the McGlaughlan surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were McGlaughlans most likely to marry?

Burnetts

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Dimleys

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What are the most common McGlaughlan first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for McGlaughlans

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for McGlaughlans in 1921
Weaver

4

Wife Of Daniel Mcglaughland, Shoemaker

2

Worker In Hair Factory

2

Ag Labourer Wife

1

Clothes Dealer

1

Common Male occupations for McGlaughlans in 1921
Coal Miner

6

General Labourer

5

Miner

4

Carter

2

Cotton Factory Worker

2

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