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Mcbrien Family History

Mcbrien Surname Meaning

Irish:: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Briain ‘son of Brian’. See O'Brien and Bryan.

Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Broin Mac Brain ‘son of Bran’ a personal name meaning ‘raven’.

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


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Where is the Mcbrien family from?

You can see how Mcbrien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcbrien family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcbrien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Mcbrien families living in Lancashire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Mcbrien's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcbrien families in 1891.
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What did your Mcbrien ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcbrien. 100% of Mcbrien men worked as a Carpenter and 84% of Mcbrien 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

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    10%
  • Mental Nurse
    7%

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Passenger Lists

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What is the average Mcbrien lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mcbrien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mcbrien in 1955 was 43, and 84 in 2004.

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