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Mcgrigg Family History

Mcgrigg 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: Isgrigg, Mcgriff, Grigg, Mcquigg, Mcgill, Grogg, Moring, Mcbride

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Where is the Mcgrigg family from?

You can see how Mcgrigg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgrigg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mcgrigg families living in Mississippi. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcgrigg's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Mcgrigg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgrigg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcgrigg ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Mcgrigg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgrigg 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mcgrigg. 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 23 military records available for the last name Mcgrigg. For the veterans among your Mcgrigg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgrigg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Mcgrigg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mcgrigg in 1966 was 57, and 90 in 1999.

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