Origins of the McLaughlan surname
About the McLaughlans
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Interesting facts about Mclaughlan
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Mclaughlan surname. The oldest one dates back to 1846.
Who were Mclaughlans most likely to marry?
Mc Laughlans
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Our tell us which families married Mclaughlans.
What are the most common Mclaughlan first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Mclaughlans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mclaughlans in 1921
Housekeeper
39
House Keeper
31
Domestic Servant
30
Mill Worker
30
Dressmaker
26
Common male occupations for Mclaughlans in 1921
Coal Miner
163
General Labourer
100
Shoemaker
52
Miner
36
Iron Moulder
30
