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Mcbird Family History

Mcbird 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: Bird, Mccord, Mcgirr, Caird, Mccard, Mcgirt, Bard, Child, Mira, Chard

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Where is the Mcbird family from?

You can see how Mcbird families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcbird family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mcbird families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Mcbird families living in Colorado. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mcbird's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Mcbird families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcbird surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcbird ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Mcbird. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcbird 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Mcbird. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mcbird. For the veterans among your Mcbird ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcbird lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Mcbird life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mcbird in 1984 was 50, and 72 in 2003.

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