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Mcbryan Family History

Mcbryan 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: Bryan, Cryan, Mcbryar, O'bryan, O'ryan, Ryan, Carman, Brian, Corban

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Where is the Mcbryan family from?

You can see how Mcbryan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcbryan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcbryan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Mcbryan families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mcbryan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mcbryan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcbryan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcbryan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcbryan. 100% of Mcbryan men worked as a Plumber and 100% of Mcbryan women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Plumber
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Mcbryan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcbryan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcbryan 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Mcbryan. 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 178 military records available for the last name Mcbryan. For the veterans among your Mcbryan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcbryan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Mcbryan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mcbryan in 1961 was 36, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcbryan 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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