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Mcbirn Family History

Mcbirn 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: Mcginn, Mcbain, Mcbrien, Mcgirr, Mcminn, Mcbean, Mclin, Mccarn

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Where is the Mcbirn family from?

You can see how Mcbirn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcbirn family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1901. The most Mcbirn families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Mcbirn family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcbirn's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Mcbirn families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Mcbirn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcbirn 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mcbirn. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mcbirn. For the veterans among your Mcbirn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcbirn lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1999, in the United States, Mcbirn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mcbirn in 1989 was 46, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcbirn 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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