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Mcgraff Family History

Mcgraff 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: Mcgriff, Graff, Mcgrail, Mcgrath, Mcgrady, Mcgrane, Mcguff, Mcgray

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Where is the Mcgraff family from?

You can see how Mcgraff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgraff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgraff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Mcgraff families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Mcgraff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mcgraff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgraff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcgraff ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcgraff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgraff 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Mcgraff. 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 86 military records available for the last name Mcgraff. For the veterans among your Mcgraff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgraff lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Mcgraff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mcgraff in 1970 was 59, and 77 in 1998.

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