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Mcberney Family History

Mcberney 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: Mcburney, Mcnerney, Cerney, Moberley, Mcinerney, Cherney, Mccarney

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Where is the Mcberney family from?

You can see how Mcberney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcberney family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcberney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 8 Mcberney families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcberney's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcberney families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcberney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
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Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Mcberney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcberney 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Mcberney. 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 35 military records available for the last name Mcberney. For the veterans among your Mcberney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcberney lifespan?

Average Mcberney life expectancy in 1990 was 38 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcberney 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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