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Mcgravie Family History

Mcgravie 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: Mcgrail, Mcgrane, Mcgavin, Mcgrain, Mcgrade, Mccranie, Grave, Mcclave

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Where is the Mcgravie family from?

You can see how Mcgravie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgravie family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Mcgravie families were found in and Scotland in 1851. There were 4 Mcgravie families living in Ayrshire, which was the highest population of Mcgravie families in 1851 in Scotland.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgravie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1891
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Mcgravie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgravie 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Mcgravie. 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 55 military records available for the last name Mcgravie. For the veterans among your Mcgravie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgravie lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Mcgravie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mcgravie in 1978 was 51, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgravie 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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