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Mcgratty Family History

Mcgratty 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: Mcgroarty, Mcgrath, Mcgrady, Mcgray, Mcgarty, Cratty, Mcgrail

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Where is the Mcgratty family from?

You can see how Mcgratty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgratty family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mcgratty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Mcgratty families living in New Jersey. This was about 46% of all the recorded Mcgratty's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Mcgratty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgratty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcgratty ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Mcgratty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgratty 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Mcgratty. 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 59 military records available for the last name Mcgratty. For the veterans among your Mcgratty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgratty lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mcgratty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mcgratty in 1964 was 54, and 91 in 2003.

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