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Mcbrady Family History

Mcbrady Surname 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: Mcgrady, Mccrady, Brady, Mcbride, Mccready, Mcgeady, Mccray, Mabray

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Where is the Mcbrady family from?

You can see how Mcbrady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcbrady family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcbrady families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 7 Mcbrady families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Mcbrady's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Mcbrady families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcbrady surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcbrady ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, School Teacher was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcbrady. 100% of Mcbrady women worked as a School Teacher.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Mcbrady family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcbrady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcbrady 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Mcbrady. 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 399 military records available for the last name Mcbrady. For the veterans among your Mcbrady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcbrady lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mcbrady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mcbrady in 1960 was 58, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcbrady

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcbrady ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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