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Mcgrann Family History

Mcgrann Surname Meaning

Irish (Tyrone and Antrim): variant of McGrane.

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


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Where is the Mcgrann family from?

You can see how Mcgrann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgrann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgrann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Mcgrann families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcgrann's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcgrann families in 1891.
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What did your Mcgrann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcgrann. 100% of Mcgrann men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Mcgrann women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mcgrann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcgrann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgrann 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 693 immigration records available for the last name Mcgrann. 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 566 military records available for the last name Mcgrann. For the veterans among your Mcgrann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgrann lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgrann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mcgrann in 1955 was 48, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcgrann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgrann 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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