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Mcgrouther Family History

Mcgrouther Surname Meaning

from Mac Grùdair ‘son of (the) brewer’ from grùdair ‘brewer’.

from Mac Bhruadair ‘son of Bróðir’ an Old Scandinavian personal name; compare Brouder.

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


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Where is the Mcgrouther family from?

You can see how Mcgrouther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgrouther family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcgrouther families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 17 Mcgrouther families living in Perthshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Mcgrouther's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mcgrouther families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgrouther 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 Mcgrouther ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcgrouther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgrouther 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 450 immigration records available for the last name Mcgrouther. 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 85 military records available for the last name Mcgrouther. For the veterans among your Mcgrouther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgrouther lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Mcgrouther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mcgrouther in 1972 was 82, and 89 in 1999.

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