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Mcbyan Family History

Mcbyan 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: Mcbean, Mclean, Cryan, Mcbain, Mcvean, Mckean, Mcbryar, Munyan

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Where is the Mcbyan family from?

You can see how Mcbyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcbyan family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Mcbyan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Mcbyan family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcbyan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcbyan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Mcbyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcbyan 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mcbyan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcbyan. For the veterans among your Mcbyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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