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Mcgreger Family History

Mcgreger 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: Mcgregor, Creger, Mcgruder, Greger, Mcgeever, Mcgregory, Macgregor

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Where is the Mcgreger family from?

You can see how Mcgreger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgreger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgreger families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1840 there were 3 Mcgreger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Mcgreger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mcgreger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgreger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcgreger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcgreger. 54% of Mcgreger men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Mcgreger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcgreger were Farm Laborer and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    54%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Lawyer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Mcgreger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgreger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcgreger. 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 442 military records available for the last name Mcgreger. For the veterans among your Mcgreger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgreger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgreger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mcgreger in 1965 was 72, and 80 in 2004.

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