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Magrath Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McGrath .

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


Similar surnames: Mcgrath, Mcgraw, Mabray, Manatt, Mcgrade, Mcgrann, Magat, Mcgath

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Where is the Magrath family from?

You can see how Magrath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magrath family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Magrath families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 33 Magrath families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Magrath's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Magrath families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magrath surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Magrath ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Magrath. 40% of Magrath men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Journalier
    20%
  • Gardener
    20%
  • Fireman
    20%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Magrath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magrath 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Magrath. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Magrath. For the veterans among your Magrath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magrath lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Magrath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Magrath in 1962 was 71, and 38 in 2004.

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