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Origins of the McGrale surname

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About the McGrales

We have a total number of 432 records for people with the last name McGrale.

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Where do most McGrales live?

In 1921, most McGrales lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about McGrales

How common is your surname?

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We have 229 records for the McGrale surname. The oldest one dates back to 1881.

Who were McGrales most likely to marry?

Mc Grales

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Wrights

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married McGrales.

What are the most common McGrale first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Mary
  • Bridget

Our birth record sets tell us the names of McGrale family members

Common jobs for McGrales

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for McGrales in 1921
At Home

3

Cotton Weaver

3

Cotton Operative

2

Cotton Spinner

2

House Keeper

2

Common Male occupations for McGrales in 1921
General Labourer

4

Agricultural Labourer

2

Beast Man On Farm

2

Hawker

2

Mechanics Apprentice

2

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