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Mcgriggs Family History

Mcgriggs 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: Griggs, Mcguigan, Scroggs, Mcgrogan, Mcgregor, Riggs, Isgrigg

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Where is the Mcgriggs family from?

You can see how Mcgriggs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgriggs family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgriggs families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Mcgriggs family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcgriggs's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Mcgriggs families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgriggs 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 Mcgriggs ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Mcgriggs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Mcgriggs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgriggs 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mcgriggs. 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 44 military records available for the last name Mcgriggs. For the veterans among your Mcgriggs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgriggs lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgriggs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mcgriggs in 1963 was 84, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcgriggs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgriggs ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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