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Mcbair Family History

Mcbair 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: Mcnair, Mcbain, Mair, Clair, Mccaig, Abair, Mcgarr, Mckain, Mckaig

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Where is the Mcbair family from?

You can see how Mcbair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcbair family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcbair families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Mcbair families living in Nairnshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mcbair's in Scotland. Nairnshire had the highest population of Mcbair families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcbair 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

There are 44 census records available for the last name Mcbair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcbair 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mcbair. 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 10 military records available for the last name Mcbair. For the veterans among your Mcbair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcbair lifespan?

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