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Origins of the McLoughin surname

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About the McLoughins

We have a total number of 371 records for people with the last name McLoughin.

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Where do most McLoughins live?

In 1921, most McLoughins lived in London.


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Interesting facts about McLoughins

How common is your surname?

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

We have 217 records for the McLoughin surname. The oldest one dates back to 1861.

Who were McLoughins most likely to marry?

Mc Loughins

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Gallaghers

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married McLoughins.

What are the most common McLoughin first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

Our birth record sets tell us the names of McLoughin family members

Common jobs for McLoughins

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

Common Female occupations for McLoughins in 1921
Boot Top Maker

1

Chair Woman

1

Charwoman

1

Cook Domestic

1

Cook Domestic Servant

1

Common Male occupations for McLoughins in 1921
Cotton Factory Hand

3

Shoe Maker

2

Striker For Blacksmith

2

...Stone Dealer

2

Axel Make (Railway Carr Maker)

1

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