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Mcgrath Last Name History & Origin
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The Clan McGrath (Irish: Clann Mac Craith), is an Irish Clan. The name McGrath is derived from Mac Craith, recorded in other written texts as Mag Craith, Mag Raith and Macraith, including the Annals of the Four Masters and the Annals of Ulster. McGrath is a surname of ancient Irish origin, and is borne by the descendants of a number of septs, each with a common origin in the Kingdom of Thomond, a Kingdom that existed before the Norman invasion and located in north Munster.
Name Origin
Tradition states the McGraths are of Dál gCais or Dalcassian ancestry, stemming from Cormac Cas, King of the Province of Muster in the 3rd century AD. The Irish surname Mac Craith is considered to be patronymic in origin, being a name derived from the first name of the original bearer. The prefix ‘Mac’ in Mac Craith, denotes ‘son of’ and the commonly accepted translation of ‘Craith’ is Grace / Prosperity or Divine Grace. Therefore, the literal translation of McGrath is ‘son of divine grace’.
Spellings & Pronunciations
The most widely used anglicised spelling of Mac Craith is McGrath. However other variants exist, including Magrath, McGraw, Macrae, MacCrae, McCreagh, MacGraith, Megrath, MacReagh, MacCraw, McCreath, MacGrae, Makrayth, McKray. These are simply anglicised variations of the same name.
Nationality & Ethnicity
McGrath is a surname of ancient Irish origin
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Early Mcgraths
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George Mcgrath was born on January 28, 1810, and died at age 107 years old in June 1917. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Mcgrath.
John Mcgrath of Axedale Australia was born in 1824, and died at age 90 years old in 1914 in Axedale.
Michael McGrath was born in 1827, and was the father of Annie (McGrath) McAsey. Michael McGrath died at age 86 years old on August 1, 1914 in Williamstown North, Hobsons Bay City County, VIC Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Michael McGrath.
Patrick Mcgrath of Axedale Australia was born in 1829, and died at age 96 years old in 1925 in Axedale.
Ellen Theresa (Mcgrath) Dellar of Heathcote, Greater Bendigo City County, VIC Australia was born on April 25, 1832 in Limerick, LK Ireland. She was married to Thomas Henry Dellar, and had children Rosanna Dellar Howe, James Dellar, Ruth Dellar, William Joseph Dellar, George Dellar, and Sarah Jane Dellar. Ellen Dellar died at age 74 years old on September 2, 1906 in Heathcote, VIC Australia.
James Thomas Mcgrath was born in 1841 at Hobart Tasmania, and died at age 54 years old on November 21, 1896 at At sea Spring Bay Tasmania. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James Thomas McGrath.
Nancy (Mcgrath) Cadd of Ballarat Australia was born in 1856 in Ballarat, VIC, and died at age 50 years old in 1906 in Ballarat.
Edwin Thomas McGrath of Footscray, Vic Australia was born in 1863 in TAS, and died at age 76 years old in 1939. Edwin McGrath was buried at Toowong Cemetery Frederick St, in Toowong, Brisbane City County, QLD.
Thomas Joseph Norton Mcgrath of Collingwood Australia was born in 1866 in Woods Pt, and died at age 31 years old in 1897 in Collingwood.
William John Mcgrath of Bdale Australia was born in 1868 in Gaffneysck, and died at age 30 years old in 1898 in Bdale.
Elizabeth Mcgrath of Paterson, Passaic County, NJ was born on July 11, 1869, and died at age 99 years old in December 1968.
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Surnames: Mcgrantt - Mcgreight
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Michael McGrath
Michael McGrath with hu=is Tony Award for Nice Work If You Can Get It.
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Martha and Edwin Mcgrath Sr.
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Louetta V (Kendrick) Mcgrath
A photo of Louetta v (Kendrick) McGrath at 16 years old in 1932 with her best friend.
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Clifford McGrath, Canada
Clifford McGrath
Nationality: Canadian
Residence: Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada
Death: December 6, 1917
Cause: Explosion smashed by stove (body found in January and buried in Farview Lawn cemetery)
Age: 2 years
Nationality: Canadian
Residence: Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada
Death: December 6, 1917
Cause: Explosion smashed by stove (body found in January and buried in Farview Lawn cemetery)
Age: 2 years
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Nicholas McGrath
The back says 'Nicholas McGrath age 75, March 10, 1911'
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Massachusetts Blacks
The Little boy
People in photo include: Ethel McGrath, Kenneth Black, Everett McGrath, and Dick McGrath
People in photo include: Ethel McGrath, Kenneth Black, Everett McGrath, and Dick McGrath
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Updated Mcgrath Biographies
Michael McGrath was born in 1827, and was the father of Annie (McGrath) McAsey. Michael McGrath died at age 86 years old on August 1, 1914 in Williamstown North, Hobsons Bay City County, VIC Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Michael McGrath.
Annie (McGrath) McAsey was born in 1881 in Williamstown, VIC Australia to Michael McGrath. She married John Thomas McAsey in 1915, and they were married until Annie's death on January 12, 1916. Annie McAsey was buried at Yea Old Cemetery in Yea. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Annie (McGrath) McAsey.
Suzanne (Chalcraft) Mcgrath was born to Daniel R Chalcraft and Marian Chalcraft, and has siblings Daniel William Chalcraft, Gerald Chalcraft, and Rick Chalcraft. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Suzanne (Chalcraft) mcgrath.
Gertrude Mabel (Mcgrath) Freeman of Healesville, Yarra Ranges Shire County, VIC Australia was born in 1893, and died at age 82 years old on February 2, 1976 in Healesville.
John Milne Mcgrath of Sale, Wellington Shire County, VIC Australia was born on August 6, 1923, and died at age 51 years old on November 7, 1974 in Sale.
Mary Monica (Mcgrath) Blew of Omeo, East Gippsland Shire County, VIC Australia was born on August 20, 1908 in Glen Wills, and died at age 64 years old on January 9, 1973 in Omeo.
Charlotte Ingram (Mills) Mcgrath of Rural City of Wangaratta, Wangaratta Rural City County, VIC Australia was born on October 3, 1889 in Wandiligong, Alpine Shire County to Mary Jane Renton and Charles Ingram Mills. She had siblings Esther Adelaide (Mills) Sturzaker, George Ebenezer Mills, and Jane Ann Mills. She married Francis Patrick McGrath in 1908, and had children Mary Monica Mcgrath, Charles Francis Mcgrath, Elsie Jean McGrath, and John Milne Mcgrath. Charlotte Mcgrath died at age 52 years old on September 6, 1942 in Rural City of Wangaratta, Wangaratta Rural City County.
Elsie Jean (McGrath) Rendell of Orbost, East Gippsland Shire County, VIC Australia was born on December 24, 1912 in Omeo, and died at age 87 years old on September 7, 2000 in Orbost.
Charles Francis Mcgrath of Wonthaggi, Bass Coast Shire County, VIC Australia was born on July 31, 1910 in Harrietville, Alpine Shire County, and died at age 58 years old in 1968 in Wonthaggi, Bass Coast Shire County.
Francis Patrick McGrath Jr. of Omeo, East Gippsland Shire County, VIC Australia was born on August 7, 1885 at Growlers Creek in Wandiligong, Alpine Shire County, and died at age 81 years old on September 13, 1966 in Omeo, East Gippsland Shire County.
Kathleen Nell (Beare) McGrath of Sandringham, City of Bayside County, VIC Australia was born on September 16, 1913 in Wonthaggi, Bass Coast Shire County to George Thomas Beare and Martha Murray Beare. She had siblings Leonard Sarsfield Beare, William James Beare, Ralph Jules Beare, Elizabeth Grace Beare, and George Gerald Beare. Kathleen McGrath died at age 74 years old on May 6, 1988 in Sandringham, City of Bayside County.
Olga Myra Mcgrath of Malvern Australia was born in 1898 in Malvern. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Olga Myra Mcgrath.
Madeline Anna (McGrath) Roberts was born on February 25, 1951, and died at age 72 years old on May 9, 2023. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Madeline Anna Roberts.
Ellen Theresa (Mcgrath) Dellar of Heathcote, Greater Bendigo City County, VIC Australia was born on April 25, 1832 in Limerick, LK Ireland. She was married to Thomas Henry Dellar, and had children Rosanna Dellar Howe, James Dellar, Ruth Dellar, William Joseph Dellar, George Dellar, and Sarah Jane Dellar. Ellen Dellar died at age 74 years old on September 2, 1906 in Heathcote, VIC Australia.
Michael McGrath of Worcester, Massachusetts United States was born on September 25, 1957 in Worcester, and died at age 65 years old on September 14, 2023 at Bloomfield, NJ in Bloomfield, NJ.
Theodore Murray Mcgrath of Mborough Australia was born in September 1914 at 23 Derby Crescent, Carnegie, in Mborough, Australia County, Vi to Fedora Adelaide (Bulger) Mcgrath and Thomas Patrick Mcgrath. He had siblings Thomas Clifford Mcgrath and Kevin Mcgrath. Theodore Mcgrath died at age 76 years old on September 2, 1991 at Monash Medical Centre 246 Clayton Road, in Clayton, City of Monash County, Victoria.
Margaret Canon Mcgrath of Wa Lh Australia was born in 1876 in Wa Lh to John Mcgrath and Mary Norton Mcgrath. Margaret Mcgrath has siblings Mary Emily Mcgrath, Malachi Mcgrath, Annie Mcgrath, Catherine Maud Mcgrath, Alice Blanch Mcgrath, Joseph Mcgrath, Malachi John Mcgrath, Thomas Joseph Norton Mcgrath, and William John Mcgrath. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Margaret Canon Mcgrath.
Mary Mary (Norton) Mcgrath of Walhalla Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Norton Mcgrath.
Popular Mcgrath Biographies
Cynthia Miranda (McGrath) Tyler was born on May 4, 1873 in ON Canada. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Cynthia Miranda (McGrath) Tyler.
Bernice Mcgrath of Manchester, Hillsborough County, NH was born on July 21, 1907 in Hillsboro, and died at age 63 years old on May 20, 1971 at at home 372 E High St, Manchester, NH 03104, in Manchester. Bernice Mcgrath was buried at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Bennington.
Ellen Theresa (Mcgrath) Dellar of Heathcote, Greater Bendigo City County, VIC Australia was born on April 25, 1832 in Limerick, LK Ireland. She was married to Thomas Henry Dellar, and had children Rosanna Dellar Howe, James Dellar, Ruth Dellar, William Joseph Dellar, George Dellar, and Sarah Jane Dellar. Ellen Dellar died at age 74 years old on September 2, 1906 in Heathcote, VIC Australia.
Aiden Amerman Mcgrath was born in Morristown, Morris County, New Jersey United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Aiden Amerman Mcgrath.
Kelly Michele Mcgrath was born on November 7, 1973. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Kelly Michele McGrath.
Jesse McGrath was born on November 2, 1972 in Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jesse McGrath.
Mary (McHugh) McGrath was born on March 12, 1958. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary McGrath.
Phillip Mcgrath of Bennington, New Hampshire United States was born in 1934 in Bennington, and died in 1934.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Thomas John Mcgrath Jr..
Michael McGrath was born in 1827, and was the father of Annie (McGrath) McAsey. Michael McGrath died at age 86 years old on August 1, 1914 in Williamstown North, Hobsons Bay City County, VIC Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Michael McGrath.
Johannah (Mcgrath) Reid of Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Johannah (Mcgrath) Reid.
Nathan James McGrath was born on November 14, 1998. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nathan James McGrath.
Margaret Cannon McGrath Musgrove was born in a gold mining town called Walhalla Victoria Australia. She had 8 siblings. Her parents were Mary Norton McGrath born in Ireland circa 1840-1898, and John McGrath born 1835-1905. Margaret married William Musgrove 1867-1910, in Perth Western Australia, Australia in 1903. Between their marriage and the birth of their son William Hassell Musgrove in 1904 they moved to Bairnsdale Victoria Australia where their second child Alice Patricia Musgrove was also born. Margaret worked as a nurse. She lost her husband William, to an accidental fall in Laverton Western Australia, Australia on 10 January 1910. Family legend has it that she died of kidney disease on 15 September 1918.
Richard J McGrath of Manchester, New Hampshire United States was born on May 20 in Bennington. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Richard J McGrath.
Mcgrath Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Mcgrath family member is 73.0 years old according to our database of 13,896 people with the last name Mcgrath that have a birth and death date listed.
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Oldest Mcgraths
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George Mcgrath was born on January 28, 1810, and died at age 107 years old in June 1917. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Mcgrath.
Mildred A Mcgrath of White Lake, Oakland County, MI was born on May 21, 1899, and died at age 106 years old on December 9, 2005.
Loretta A Mcgrath of San Leandro, Alameda County, CA was born on November 28, 1897, and died at age 104 years old on March 15, 2002.
Alice Mcgrath of Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida was born on August 2, 1870, and died at age 104 years old in May 1975.
Mary K Mcgrath of Boston, Suffolk County, MA was born on April 6, 1888, and died at age 105 years old in August 1993.
Margaret Mcgrath of West Babylon, Suffolk County, NY was born on November 24, 1902, and died at age 105 years old on December 31, 2007.
Mary A Mcgrath of Scarborough, Cumberland County, ME was born on May 28, 1896, and died at age 105 years old on June 10, 2001.
Annie Mcgrath of Natick, Middlesex County, MA was born on March 8, 1873, and died at age 104 years old in January 1978.
Ellen M Mcgrath of Warwick, Kent County, RI was born on March 17, 1897, and died at age 105 years old on October 3, 2002.
Anna Mcgrath of Tolland, Tolland County, CT was born on November 5, 1901, and died at age 103 years old on November 3, 2005.
Helen G Mcgrath of Sturgeon Bay, Door County, WI was born on September 19, 1891, and died at age 103 years old on March 11, 1995.
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