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Mcgroth Family History

Mcgroth 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: Mcgrath, Schroth, Mcgath, Groth, Mcgrory, Eckroth, Magrath, Roth

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Where is the Mcgroth family from?

You can see how Mcgroth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgroth family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgroth families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Mcgroth family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgroth's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcgroth families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgroth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1891
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What did your Mcgroth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcgroth. 22% of Mcgroth men worked as a New Worker and 15% of Mcgroth women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcgroth were Clerk and Office Clerk.

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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

  • New Worker
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Attendant
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Office Clerk
    15%

What Mcgroth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcgroth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgroth 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Mcgroth. 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 56 military records available for the last name Mcgroth. For the veterans among your Mcgroth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgroth lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2002, in the United States, Mcgroth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mcgroth in 1996 was 73, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcgroth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgroth 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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