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Mcgranaghan Family History

Mcgranaghan Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of McGranahan.

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


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Where is the Mcgranaghan family from?

You can see how Mcgranaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgranaghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgranaghan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 13 Mcgranaghan families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 87% of all the recorded Mcgranaghan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mcgranaghan families in 1841.
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What did your Mcgranaghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcgranaghan. 100% of Mcgranaghan men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcgranaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgranaghan 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 427 immigration records available for the last name Mcgranaghan. 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 299 military records available for the last name Mcgranaghan. For the veterans among your Mcgranaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgranaghan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgranaghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mcgranaghan in 1962 was 68, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgranaghan 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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