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Mcgraham Family History

Mcgraham 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: Graham, Mcgahan, Mcgaha, Ingraham, Abraham, Markham, Mcadam, Mccrohan

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Where is the Mcgraham family from?

You can see how Mcgraham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgraham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgraham families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 15 Mcgraham families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Mcgraham's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcgraham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgraham 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 Mcgraham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Joiner Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcgraham. 100% of Mcgraham men worked as a Joiner Heavy Worker and 100% of Mcgraham 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

  • Joiner Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mcgraham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 812 census records available for the last name Mcgraham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgraham 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Mcgraham. 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 143 military records available for the last name Mcgraham. For the veterans among your Mcgraham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgraham lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Mcgraham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Mcgraham in 1968 was 70, and 76 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcgraham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgraham 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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