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Mcgrey Family History

Mcgrey 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: Mcgoey, Mcgray, Mcgrew, Mcgarey, Carey, Mourey, Magley, Mcgarvey

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Where is the Mcgrey family from?

You can see how Mcgrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgrey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcgrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 5 Mcgrey families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgrey's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Mcgrey families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Mcgrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgrey 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Mcgrey. 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 39 military records available for the last name Mcgrey. For the veterans among your Mcgrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgrey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mcgrey in 1973 was 71, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgrey 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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