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Mcgread Family History

Mcgread 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: Mcgreal, Mcgrady, Mccready, Mcgeady, Mcrea, Mccrea, Mcgray, Mcgraw

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Where is the Mcgread family from?

You can see how Mcgread families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgread family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1881. The most Mcgread families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Mcgread family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgread's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Mcgread families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Mcgread. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgread 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Mcgread. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mcgread. For the veterans among your Mcgread ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgread lifespan?

Average Mcgread life expectancy in 2000 was 46 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgread 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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