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Mcgrigor Family History

Mcgrigor Surname Meaning

from Mac Griogair see McGregor.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mcgrigor family from?

You can see how Mcgrigor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgrigor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgrigor families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 2 Mcgrigor families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgrigor's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mcgrigor families in 1891.
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What did your Mcgrigor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcgrigor. 100% of Mcgrigor men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcgrigor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgrigor 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 518 immigration records available for the last name Mcgrigor. 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 555 military records available for the last name Mcgrigor. For the veterans among your Mcgrigor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgrigor lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Mcgrigor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mcgrigor in 1967 was 76, and 87 in 2000.

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