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Mcbarnes Family History

Mcbarnes 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: Barnes, Mccarney, Mclarney, Mcburney, Carnes, Mcbane, Charles, Carne

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Where is the Mcbarnes family from?

You can see how Mcbarnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcbarnes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcbarnes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mcbarnes family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcbarnes's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Mcbarnes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcbarnes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcbarnes ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mcbarnes ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Mcbarnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcbarnes 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Mcbarnes. 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 95 military records available for the last name Mcbarnes. For the veterans among your Mcbarnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcbarnes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Mcbarnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mcbarnes in 1964 was 81, and 87 in 2001.

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