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Mcbrown Family History

Mcbrown Surname Meaning

phonetic anglicization of Mac an Bhreitheamhnaigh; see Brown McBroom and Breheny.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Mcbrown family from?

You can see how Mcbrown families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcbrown family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcbrown families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Mcbrown families living in Northumberland. This was about 70% of all the recorded Mcbrown's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Mcbrown families in 1891.
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What did your Mcbrown ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcbrown. 100% of Mcbrown men worked as a Gardener.

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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

  • Gardener
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcbrown. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcbrown 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Mcbrown. 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 285 military records available for the last name Mcbrown. For the veterans among your Mcbrown ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcbrown lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Mcbrown life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mcbrown in 1971 was 72, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcbrown 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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