McGrain family name history and map

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McGrain in 1911 Ireland

The 1911 Census recorded just 18 people named McGrain in Ireland: 5 men and 12 women.

Counties with McGrain in Ireland

Most McGrains were found in Laois (5), with smaller numbers in Longford (4), Antrim (3), Monaghan (3) and Cavan (2).
Surname distribution map, 1911 census

McGrain average age in 1911

The average McGrain in 1911 was 28.2 years old, though with only 18 people recorded, averages like this should be taken loosely.

McGrain literacy in 1911

Of the McGrains whose literacy was recorded, 94.4% could both read and write, 0% could read but not write, and 5.6% could do neither.

McGrain common first names

Among the McGrains were men named John, Joseph, Owen, Patrick and Thomas and women named Bridget (2), Mary (2), Eliza, Eva and Helen Katherine.

McGrain occupations in 1911

Occupations were only recorded for a small share of McGrains. Among them were 6 at school, 2 recorded as farmer, 1 recorded as carter / driver / groom, 1 recorded as domestic servant and 1 recorded as herd / dairy worker.

What religion is McGrain?

McGrains were predominantly Roman Catholic (83.3%). The remainder were mostly Anglican (11.1%).

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McGrain statistics (1911)

Number: 18
Rank: 10,141
Average Age: 28

McGrain in the USA (2020)

Number: 526
Rank: 44,069

Note: If there were less than 100 in the USA census it will show as zero. 

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