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Mcbryer Family History

Mcbryer 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: Mcbrayer, Mcbryar, Cryer, Mcbrien, Mcbreen, Schryer, Bryer, Mcbryde

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Where is the Mcbryer family from?

You can see how Mcbryer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcbryer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcbryer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Mcbryer families living in North Carolina. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mcbryer's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Mcbryer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcbryer 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 Mcbryer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Roadman Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcbryer. 100% of Mcbryer men worked as a Roadman Labourer Heavy Worker and 100% of Mcbryer 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Roadman Labourer Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 597 census records available for the last name Mcbryer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcbryer 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Mcbryer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 105 military records available for the last name Mcbryer. For the veterans among your Mcbryer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcbryer lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Mcbryer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mcbryer in 1977 was 45, and 68 in 2003.

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