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Mcfaddan Family History

Mcfaddan 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: Mcfadden, Mcfaddin, Mccadden, Mcpadden, Mcfadin, Mcfaden, Mcfadyen

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Where is the Mcfaddan family from?

You can see how Mcfaddan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfaddan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcfaddan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Mcfaddan family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcfaddan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Mcfaddan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcfaddan 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 Mcfaddan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcfaddan. 100% of Mcfaddan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mcfaddan women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Mcfaddan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 722 census records available for the last name Mcfaddan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfaddan 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Mcfaddan. 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 79 military records available for the last name Mcfaddan. For the veterans among your Mcfaddan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcfaddan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Mcfaddan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mcfaddan in 1965 was 74, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcfaddan 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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