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Mcgrisken Family History

Mcgrisken 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: Mccracken, Mccrossen, Mcgillen, Mccroskey, Mcbrien, Christen, Crispen

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Where is the Mcgrisken family from?

You can see how Mcgrisken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgrisken family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Mcgrisken families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 7 Mcgrisken families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgrisken's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcgrisken families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Mcgrisken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgrisken 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Mcgrisken. 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 27 military records available for the last name Mcgrisken. For the veterans among your Mcgrisken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgrisken lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Mcgrisken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Mcgrisken in 1966 was 77, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgrisken 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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