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Fadgen Family History

Fadgen 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: Faden, Fagen, Fadden, Hagen, Farren, Fagan, Badger, Hadden, Vangen

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Where is the Fadgen family from?

You can see how Fadgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fadgen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fadgen families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Fadgen families living in Midlothian. This was about 64% of all the recorded Fadgen's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Fadgen families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fadgen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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What did your Fadgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fadgen. 50% of Fadgen men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Fadgen women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Fadgen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 763 census records available for the last name Fadgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fadgen 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Fadgen. 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 236 military records available for the last name Fadgen. For the veterans among your Fadgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fadgen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fadgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fadgen in 1963 was 64, and 34 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fadgen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fadgen 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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