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Mcbien Family History

Mcbien 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: Mcbrien, Mcewen, Bien, Marien, Mabie, Maben, Mcginn, Mcbain, Mcminn

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Where is the Mcbien family from?

You can see how Mcbien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcbien family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Mcbien families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Mcbien families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcbien's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcbien families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Mcbien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcbien 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 Mcbien. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mcbien. For the veterans among your Mcbien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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