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Mcgray Family History

Mcgray Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McGrath.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcgray family from?

You can see how Mcgray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgray family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgray families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Mcgray families living in Durham. This was about 41% of all the recorded Mcgray's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mcgray families in 1891.
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What did your Mcgray ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcgray. 100% of Mcgray 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mcgray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgray 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcgray. 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 633 military records available for the last name Mcgray. For the veterans among your Mcgray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgray lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mcgray in 1955 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgray 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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