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Fadale Family History

Fadale Surname 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: Favale, Dale, Ladage, Faille, Casale, Natale, Fadler, Radle, Faile

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Where is the Fadale family from?

You can see how Fadale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fadale family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fadale families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Fadale families living in Durham. This was about 58% of all the recorded Fadale's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Fadale families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fadale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fadale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fadale. 40% of Fadale men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Fadale women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fadale were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Fireman
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%

What Fadale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 879 census records available for the last name Fadale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fadale 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Fadale. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 174 military records available for the last name Fadale. For the veterans among your Fadale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fadale lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Fadale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fadale in 1960 was 34, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fadale ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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