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Origins of the McBryan surname

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About the McBryans

We have a total number of 349 records for people with the last name McBryan.

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Where do most McBryans live?

In 1921, most McBryans lived in .


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Interesting facts about McBryans

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 125 records for the McBryan surname. The oldest one dates back to 1826.

Who were McBryans most likely to marry?

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What are the most common McBryan first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for McBryans

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for McBryans in 1921
Cotton Weaver

5

Weaver Cotton

3

Gentlewoman

2

Audel Servant

1

Bobbin Winder

1

Common Male occupations for McBryans in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

4

General Labourer

3

Apprentice Electric Engineer

2

Engineers Iron Turner

2

Iron Turner

2

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