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Fadeff Family History

Fadeff 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: Fader, Faden, Sadoff, Madoff, Fadel, Fadely, Kader, Cade, Gade, Wade

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Where is the Fadeff family from?

You can see how Fadeff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fadeff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Fadeff families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Fadeff's in USA. California had the highest population of Fadeff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fadeff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fadeff ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Fadeff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fadeff 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Fadeff. 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 59 military records available for the last name Fadeff. For the veterans among your Fadeff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fadeff lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1999, in the United States, Fadeff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fadeff in 1959 was 32, and 86 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fadeff 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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