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Mcbee Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of McBay itself a shortened form of McBeth . In Gaelic -th- is silent.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mcnee, Mcgee, Mckee, Mcfee, Mcvey, Mabee, Mcree, Mcbean, Mcphee, Bee

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Where is the Mcbee family from?

You can see how Mcbee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcbee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcbee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 27 Mcbee families living in Tennessee. This was about 34% of all the recorded Mcbee's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Mcbee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcbee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcbee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcbee. 25% of Mcbee men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Mcbee women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcbee were Salesman 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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    11%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Housework
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Mcbee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcbee 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 790 immigration records available for the last name Mcbee. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Mcbee. For the veterans among your Mcbee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcbee lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Mcbee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mcbee in 1950 was 30, and 78 in 2004.

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