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Mcgrogan Family History

Mcgrogan Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Gruagáin ‘son of Gruagán’ possibly from gruag ‘hair’ or grug ‘fierceness’.

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


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Where is the Mcgrogan family from?

You can see how Mcgrogan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgrogan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgrogan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Mcgrogan families living in Lancashire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Mcgrogan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcgrogan families in 1891.
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What did your Mcgrogan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcgrogan. 100% of Mcgrogan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcgrogan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgrogan 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 558 immigration records available for the last name Mcgrogan. 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 809 military records available for the last name Mcgrogan. For the veterans among your Mcgrogan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgrogan lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgrogan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mcgrogan in 1955 was 41, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgrogan 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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