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Mcbrown Family History

Mcbrown Name Meaning

phonetic anglicization of Mac an Bhreitheamhnaigh; see Brown McBroom and Breheny .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Brown, Crown, Mcbroom, Mcbrien, Mcbreen, Mccown, Mcgown, Mckeown

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Where is the Mcbrown family from?

You can see how Mcbrown families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcbrown family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcbrown families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mcbrown family living in Alabama. This was about 13% of all the recorded Mcbrown's in USA. Alabama and 7 other states had the highest population of Mcbrown families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcbrown surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcbrown ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcbrown. 24% of Mcbrown men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mcbrown women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcbrown were Carpenter and Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcbrown. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcbrown 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Mcbrown. 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 285 military records available for the last name Mcbrown. For the veterans among your Mcbrown ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcbrown lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Mcbrown life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mcbrown in 1971 was 72, and 78 in 2002.

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