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Fadyn Family History

Fadyn 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, Fan, Fagan, Madan, Fay, Lady, Badon, Fader, Cady, Fayne

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Where is the Fadyn family from?

You can see how Fadyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fadyn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fadyn families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Fadyn family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fadyn's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Fadyn families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fadyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Fadyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fadyn 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Fadyn. 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 4 military records available for the last name Fadyn. For the veterans among your Fadyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fadyn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Fadyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fadyn in 1967 was 45, and 74 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fadyn 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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