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Macbrien Family History

Macbrien 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: Mcbrien, Gabriel, Marien, O'brien, Mcbreen, Labrie, Adrien, Brien

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Where is the Macbrien family from?

You can see how Macbrien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macbrien family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Macbrien families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 5 Macbrien families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macbrien's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Macbrien families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Macbrien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macbrien 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Macbrien. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 47 military records available for the last name Macbrien. For the veterans among your Macbrien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macbrien lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Macbrien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Macbrien in 1973 was 58, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macbrien 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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