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Mcgranahan Family History

Mcgranahan Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): Anglicized form of Gaelic Mag Reannacháin a patronymic from the personal name Reannachán.

It is probably derived from reannach ‘sharp-pointed’ or ‘starry’.

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


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Where is the Mcgranahan family from?

You can see how Mcgranahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgranahan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgranahan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Mcgranahan families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgranahan's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mcgranahan families in 1911.
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What did your Mcgranahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcgranahan. 21% of Mcgranahan men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mcgranahan women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcgranahan were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Foreman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 451 immigration records available for the last name Mcgranahan. 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 838 military records available for the last name Mcgranahan. For the veterans among your Mcgranahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgranahan lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgranahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mcgranahan in 1944 was 26, and 85 in 2004.

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