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Fadeley Family History

Fadeley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Fadley.

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


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Where is the Fadeley family from?

You can see how Fadeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fadeley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fadeley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fadeley family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fadeley's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Fadeley families in 1891.
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What did your Fadeley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fadeley. 38% of Fadeley men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Fadeley women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fadeley were Salesman and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Mechanic
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Housewife
    27%
  • At Home
    22%
  • Waitress
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fadeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fadeley 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Fadeley. 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 372 military records available for the last name Fadeley. For the veterans among your Fadeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fadeley lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Fadeley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Fadeley in 1958 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

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