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Mcbrian Family History

Mcbrian 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: Mcbrien, Brian, Mcbride, Mcbain, Marian, Mcbreen, Mcbean, Mcbryar

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Where is the Mcbrian family from?

You can see how Mcbrian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcbrian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcbrian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Mcbrian families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 88% of all the recorded Mcbrian's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Mcbrian families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcbrian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcbrian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcbrian. 100% of Mcbrian men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcbrian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcbrian 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 396 immigration records available for the last name Mcbrian. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 223 military records available for the last name Mcbrian. For the veterans among your Mcbrian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcbrian lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mcbrian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Mcbrian in 1964 was 70, and 44 in 2004.

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