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Magraw Family History

Magraw Surname Meaning

from Mac Raith see McGrath.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Magraw family from?

You can see how Magraw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magraw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Magraw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 33 Magraw families living in Lancashire. This was about 85% of all the recorded Magraw's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Magraw families in 1891.
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What did your Magraw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Magraw. 100% of Magraw men worked as a Retired and 84% of Magraw women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Domestic Duties
    9%
  • Ladies Hairdresser
    9%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Magraw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magraw 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Magraw. 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 449 military records available for the last name Magraw. For the veterans among your Magraw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magraw lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Magraw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Magraw in 1965 was 82, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magraw 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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