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Mc Grellis Family History

Mc Grellis Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mcgillis, Mccrillis, Mcnellis, Mellis, Mongelli, Mcnelis, Crellin

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Where is the Mc Grellis family from?

You can see how Mc Grellis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Grellis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mc Grellis families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Mc Grellis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mc Grellis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Grellis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mc Grellis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mc Grellis. 100% of Mc Grellis men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Mc Grellis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Grellis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 12 immigration records available for the last name Mc Grellis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mc Grellis. For the veterans among your Mc Grellis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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