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Magrath Family History

Magrath Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McGrath.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Magrath family from?

You can see how Magrath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magrath family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Magrath families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 78 Magrath families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Magrath's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Magrath families in 1891.
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What did your Magrath ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Magrath. 50% of Magrath men worked as a Motor Driver and 74% of Magrath women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Magrath were Mechanical Fitter and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Motor Driver
    50%
  • Mechanical Fitter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%

What Magrath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Magrath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magrath 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Magrath. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Magrath. For the veterans among your Magrath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magrath lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Magrath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Magrath in 1962 was 71, and 38 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magrath 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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