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Mc Grady Family History

Mc Grady 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: Mcgrady, Mcgeady, Mcgray, Mccrady, Mcgrade, De Grado, De Gray

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Where is the Mc Grady family from?

You can see how Mc Grady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Grady family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Grady families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Mc Grady families living in Yorkshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Mc Grady's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mc Grady families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Grady 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 Grady ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Transport Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mc Grady. 50% of Mc Grady men worked as a Transport Driver and 100% of Mc Grady 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

  • Transport Driver
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mc Grady family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mc Grady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Grady 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 398 immigration records available for the last name Mc Grady. 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 695 military records available for the last name Mc Grady. For the veterans among your Mc Grady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Grady lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1993, in the United States, Mc Grady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mc Grady in 1988 was 90, and 87 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mc Grady

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Grady 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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