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Mcblair Family History

Mcblair Name 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: Mcnair, Blair, Clair, Mcbain, Mclain, Oclair, Mcclain, Blain, Mair

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Where is the Mcblair family from?

You can see how Mcblair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcblair family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcblair families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Mcblair family living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcblair's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Mcblair families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcblair surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcblair ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcblair. 60% of Mcblair men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Machinists
    40%
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What Mcblair family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 559 census records available for the last name Mcblair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcblair 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Mcblair. 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 181 military records available for the last name Mcblair. For the veterans among your Mcblair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcblair lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mcblair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mcblair in 1963 was 77, and 86 in 2003.

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