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Mcbryar Family History

Mcbryar Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McBriar. See McBrayer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcbryar family from?

You can see how Mcbryar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcbryar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcbryar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Mcbryar families living in Perthshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcbryar's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mcbryar families in 1841.
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What did your Mcbryar ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 607 census records available for the last name Mcbryar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcbryar 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Mcbryar. 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 126 military records available for the last name Mcbryar. For the veterans among your Mcbryar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcbryar lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mcbryar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mcbryar in 1961 was 49, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcbryar 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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