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Origins of the McLaughlin surname

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About the McLaughlins

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Where do most McLaughlins live?

In 1921, most McLaughlins lived in London.


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Interesting facts about McLaughlins

How common is your surname?

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

We have 18,300 records for the McLaughlin surname. The oldest one dates back to 1817.

Who were McLaughlins most likely to marry?

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What are the most common McLaughlin first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for McLaughlins

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

Common Female occupations for McLaughlins in 1921
Domestic Servant

63

Dressmaker

63

Housekeeper

59

Senior Medical Clerk

55

Cotton Weaver

48

Common Male occupations for McLaughlins in 1921
General Labourer

187

Coal Miner

156

Shoemaker

62

Dock Labourer

50

Tailor

50

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