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Macphadden Family History

Macphadden 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: Mcpadden, Macfadden, Mccadden, Mcfadden, Mcspadden, Macfadyen, Hadden

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Where is the Macphadden family from?

You can see how Macphadden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macphadden family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Macphadden families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macphadden's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Macphadden families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macphadden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Macphadden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Macphadden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macphadden 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Macphadden. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Macphadden. For the veterans among your Macphadden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macphadden lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1987, in the United States, Macphadden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Macphadden in 1982 was 70, and 72 in 1987.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macphadden 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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