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Mcgruce Family History

Mcgruce 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: Cruce, Mcgrane, Mcgruder, Mcgue, Mcgrade, Spruce, Grice, Grace, Cruse

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Where is the Mcgruce family from?

You can see how Mcgruce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgruce family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mcgruce families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 3 Mcgruce families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgruce's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcgruce families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Mcgruce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgruce 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mcgruce. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mcgruce. For the veterans among your Mcgruce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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