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Origins of the McLauchlan surname

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Where do most McLauchlans live?

In 1921, most McLauchlans lived in London.


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Interesting facts about McLauchlans

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

We have 11,800 records for the McLauchlan surname. The oldest one dates back to 1829.

Who were McLauchlans most likely to marry?

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What are the most common McLauchlan first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for McLauchlans

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

Common Female occupations for McLauchlans in 1921
Dressmaker

66

Domestic Servant

65

House Keeper

58

Mill Worker

55

Housekeeper

52

Common Male occupations for McLauchlans in 1921
Coal Miner

135

Tailor

90

General Labourer

76

Shoemaker

66

Farm Servant

56

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