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Mcgriger Family History

Mcgriger 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: Mcgruder, Mcgregor, Criger, Achziger, Crigler, Mcbride, Mcgivern

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Where is the Mcgriger family from?

You can see how Mcgriger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgriger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgriger families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Mcgriger family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgriger's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Mcgriger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgriger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcgriger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcgriger. 50% of Mcgriger men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Former
    50%

What Mcgriger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 764 census records available for the last name Mcgriger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgriger 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Mcgriger. 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 70 military records available for the last name Mcgriger. For the veterans among your Mcgriger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgriger lifespan?

Average Mcgriger life expectancy in 1973 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcgriger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgriger 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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