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Mcgran Name Meaning

contracted form of Mac Criomhthainn see McCrohan .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Mcgrane, Mcghan, Mcgray, Mcgrain, Mcgraw, Mcgrann, Moran, Magnan

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Where is the Mcgran family from?

You can see how Mcgran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgran family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mcgran family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mcgran's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Mcgran families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcgran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcgran. 28% of Mcgran men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Mcgran women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcgran were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Laundress
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcgran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgran 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 646 immigration records available for the last name Mcgran. 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 661 military records available for the last name Mcgran. For the veterans among your Mcgran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgran lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Mcgran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Mcgran in 1962 was 74, and 76 in 2003.

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