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Mcgriff Family History

Mcgriff Surname Meaning

Irish: perhaps an altered form of McNiff.

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


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Where is the Mcgriff family from?

You can see how Mcgriff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgriff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgriff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Mcgriff families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgriff's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcgriff families in 1891.
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What did your Mcgriff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcgriff. 31% of Mcgriff men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Mcgriff women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcgriff were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    17%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Mcgriff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgriff 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Mcgriff. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mcgriff. For the veterans among your Mcgriff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgriff lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgriff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mcgriff in 1947 was 26, and 76 in 2004.

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