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Mcgravy Family History

Mcgravy 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, Mcgray, Mccravy, Mcgrail, Mcgreevy, Mcgrath, Mcgrane

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Where is the Mcgravy family from?

You can see how Mcgravy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgravy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgravy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 5 Mcgravy families living in Midlothian. This was about 83% of all the recorded Mcgravy's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Mcgravy families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgravy 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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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Mcgravy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgravy 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Mcgravy. 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 43 military records available for the last name Mcgravy. For the veterans among your Mcgravy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgravy lifespan?

Average Mcgravy life expectancy in 1968 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgravy 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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