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Fadigan Family History

Fadigan 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: Radigan, Madigan, Cadigan, Fagan, Fabian, Gavigan, Ratigan, Lanigan

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Where is the Fadigan family from?

You can see how Fadigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fadigan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fadigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Fadigan families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 78% of all the recorded Fadigan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fadigan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fadigan 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 Fadigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fadigan. 100% of Fadigan men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

What Fadigan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Fadigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fadigan 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Fadigan. 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 23 military records available for the last name Fadigan. For the veterans among your Fadigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fadigan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Fadigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fadigan in 1968 was 69, and 91 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fadigan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fadigan 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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