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Mygrant Family History

Mygrant 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: Morant, Grant, Mcgrane, Sybrant, Myran, Wygant, Magnant, Mcgrann

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Where is the Mygrant family from?

You can see how Mygrant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mygrant family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mygrant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Mygrant families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mygrant's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mygrant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mygrant 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 Mygrant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mygrant. 40% of Mygrant men worked as a Painter and 100% of Mygrant women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Painter
    40%
  • Glazier
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Mygrant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 875 census records available for the last name Mygrant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mygrant 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Mygrant. 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 163 military records available for the last name Mygrant. For the veterans among your Mygrant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mygrant lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mygrant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mygrant in 1962 was 78, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mygrant 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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