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Mcbreen Family History

Mcbreen Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Braoin ‘son of Braon’ a personal name meaning ‘drop (of liquid)’.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcbreen family from?

You can see how Mcbreen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcbreen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcbreen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 22 Mcbreen families living in Lancashire. This was about 85% of all the recorded Mcbreen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcbreen families in 1891.
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What did your Mcbreen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Stonewks Heary and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcbreen. 100% of Mcbreen men worked as a Colliery Stonewks Heary and 75% of Mcbreen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Stonewks Heary
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Ladies Hairdresser
    25%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcbreen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcbreen 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 829 immigration records available for the last name Mcbreen. 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 605 military records available for the last name Mcbreen. For the veterans among your Mcbreen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcbreen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mcbreen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Mcbreen in 1962 was 70, and 73 in 2004.

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