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Mcbess Family History

Mcbess 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: Bess, Mcbeth, Mess, Mcbee, Mcbean, Mclees, Chess, Cress, Mcnees

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Where is the Mcbess family from?

You can see how Mcbess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcbess family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mcbess families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Mcbess family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcbess's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Mcbess families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Mcbess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcbess 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mcbess. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mcbess. For the veterans among your Mcbess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcbess lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Mcbess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mcbess in 1969 was 75, and 88 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcbess 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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