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Mcribbin Family History

Mcribbin 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: Mckibbin, Mcgibbon, Mckibben, Mccubbin, Mcrobbie, Mckibbon, Gribbin

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Where is the Mcribbin family from?

You can see how Mcribbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcribbin family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1911. The most Mcribbin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Mcribbin families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcribbin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mcribbin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcribbin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mcribbin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Mcribbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcribbin 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Mcribbin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mcribbin. For the veterans among your Mcribbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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