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Mcgroarty Name Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Robhartaigh a patronymic from the personal name Robhartach meaning ‘flood tide’ hence ‘abundance prosperity’.

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


Similar surnames: Mcgourty, Mcbrearty, Mcgarry, Mcgrath, Mccreary, Mcgrady, Roarty

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Where is the Mcgroarty family from?

You can see how Mcgroarty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgroarty family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcgroarty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 36 Mcgroarty families living in New York. This was about 55% of all the recorded Mcgroarty's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mcgroarty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgroarty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcgroarty ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cook was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcgroarty. 100% of Mcgroarty women worked as a Cook. .

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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 1921

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcgroarty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgroarty 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcgroarty. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 992 military records available for the last name Mcgroarty. For the veterans among your Mcgroarty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgroarty lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgroarty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mcgroarty in 1941 was 27, and 81 in 2004.

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