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Mc Grath Family History

Mc Grath 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: Mcgrath, Mcgath, Mcelrath, Mcilrath, Magrath, Mcgrail, Mcgrady

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Where is the Mc Grath family from?

You can see how Mc Grath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Grath family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Grath families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 450 Mc Grath families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Mc Grath's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mc Grath families in 1891.
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What did your Mc Grath ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mc Grath. 36% of Mc Grath men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Mc Grath women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mc Grath were Minister Of Religion and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • General Labourer
    36%
  • Incapacitated
    11%
  • Bricklayer
    11%
  • Minister Of Religion
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

What Mc Grath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78,000 census records available for the last name Mc Grath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Grath 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 15,000 immigration records available for the last name Mc Grath. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Mc Grath. For the veterans among your Mc Grath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Grath lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mc Grath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mc Grath in 1963 was 79, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Grath 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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