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Macgraham Family History

Macgraham 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: Abraham, Markham, Graham, Mcgahan, Mangham, Mcgaha, Magaha, Ingraham

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Where is the Macgraham family from?

You can see how Macgraham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macgraham family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Macgraham families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Macgraham's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Macgraham families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macgraham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macgraham ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Macgraham ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Macgraham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macgraham 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Macgraham. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Macgraham. For the veterans among your Macgraham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macgraham lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Macgraham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Macgraham in 1951 was 65, and 92 in 2002.

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