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Mcgreal Family History

Mcgreal Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McGrail.

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


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Where is the Mcgreal family from?

You can see how Mcgreal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgreal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgreal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 42 Mcgreal families living in Lancashire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Mcgreal's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcgreal families in 1891.
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What did your Mcgreal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Masseur (heavy) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcgreal. 34% of Mcgreal men worked as a Masseur (heavy) and 89% of Mcgreal women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcgreal were Incapacitated and Biscuit Packer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Masseur (heavy)
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Incapacitated
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Biscuit Packer
    12%

What Mcgreal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mcgreal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgreal 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcgreal. 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 800 military records available for the last name Mcgreal. For the veterans among your Mcgreal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgreal lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgreal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mcgreal in 1959 was 39, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgreal 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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