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Mcbrid Family History

Mcbrid 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: Mcbride, Madrid, Mcbain, Mcbrien, Mcbridge, Mcdaid, Macbride, Mcbryde

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Where is the Mcbrid family from?

You can see how Mcbrid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcbrid family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcbrid families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 6 Mcbrid families living in Ayrshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Mcbrid's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mcbrid families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcbrid surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1891
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What did your Mcbrid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcbrid. 25% of Mcbrid men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Mcbrid women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Hand
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Mcbrid family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcbrid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcbrid 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Mcbrid. 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 95 military records available for the last name Mcbrid. For the veterans among your Mcbrid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcbrid lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Mcbrid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mcbrid in 1988 was 57, and 63 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcbrid

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcbrid 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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