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Mcgrow Family History

Mcgrow Surname Meaning

shortened from Mac Con Rubha see McEnroe.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Mcgrow family from?

You can see how Mcgrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgrow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgrow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Mcgrow families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgrow's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Mcgrow families in 1911.
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What did your Mcgrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcgrow. 42% of Mcgrow men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Mcgrow women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcgrow were Mechanic and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Mcgrow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcgrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgrow 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Mcgrow. 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 249 military records available for the last name Mcgrow. For the veterans among your Mcgrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgrow lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mcgrow in 1974 was 70, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcgrow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgrow 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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