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Mc Grail Family History

Mc Grail Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mcgrail, Mcgrain, Mcgrath, Mcphail, Mcgrady, Mcgrane, Crail, Mcgray

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Where is the Mc Grail family from?

You can see how Mc Grail families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Grail family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Grail families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Mc Grail families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Mc Grail's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mc Grail families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Grail surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mc Grail ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mc Grail. 100% of Mc Grail 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mc Grail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Grail 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Mc Grail. 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 464 military records available for the last name Mc Grail. For the veterans among your Mc Grail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Grail lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1988, in the United States, Mc Grail life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mc Grail in 1976 was 52, and 80 in 1988.

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