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Mcgrat Family History

Mcgrat 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, Mcgray, Mcgraw, Mccraw, Mcgrail, Mcgrady, Murat, Mcgrane

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Where is the Mcgrat family from?

You can see how Mcgrat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgrat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1880. The most Mcgrat families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1841 there was 1 Mcgrat family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgrat's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mcgrat families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgrat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Mcgrat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgrat 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Mcgrat. 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 military records available for the last name Mcgrat. For the veterans among your Mcgrat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgrat lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Mcgrat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mcgrat in 1988 was 49, and 66 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgrat 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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