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Origins of the McGroarty surname

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About the McGroartys

We have a total number of 1275 records for people with the last name McGroarty.

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Where do most McGroartys live?

In 1921, most McGroartys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about McGroartys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 262 records for the McGroarty surname. The oldest one dates back to 1880.

Who were McGroartys most likely to marry?

Mc Groartys

&

McDonalds

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married McGroartys.

What are the most common McGroarty first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for McGroartys

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

Common Female occupations for McGroartys in 1921
Mill Worker

3

Gen Serv (Dom)

2

Accountant & Secretary

1

Artificial Flower Maker

1

Basket Maker Wife

1

Common Male occupations for McGroartys in 1921
Coal Miner

7

Platelayer

4

Shipyard Labourer

4

Basket Maker

3

Commercial Traveller

3

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