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Fadgett Family History

Fadgett 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: Badgett, Padgett, Fawcett, Hargett, Fugett, Targett, Midgett, Edgett

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Where is the Fadgett family from?

You can see how Fadgett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fadgett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fadgett families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Fadgett family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Fadgett's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Fadgett families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Fadgett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fadgett 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Fadgett. 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 21 military records available for the last name Fadgett. For the veterans among your Fadgett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fadgett lifespan?

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