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Mcgraph Family History

Mcgraph 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: Mcgrath, Mcgrail, Mcgrady, Mcgrane, Mcgath, Mcgray, Mcgrain, Mcgraw

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Where is the Mcgraph family from?

You can see how Mcgraph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgraph family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgraph families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mcgraph family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgraph's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Mcgraph families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgraph surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcgraph ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcgraph. 67% of Mcgraph men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Waiter
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
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Census Records

There are 878 census records available for the last name Mcgraph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgraph 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Mcgraph. 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 49 military records available for the last name Mcgraph. For the veterans among your Mcgraph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgraph lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Mcgraph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Mcgraph in 1965 was 79, and 76 in 2003.

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