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Fadner Family History

Fadner 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: Ladner, Fader, Fadler, Radner, Farner, Fahner, Kader, Tanner, Farmer

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Where is the Fadner family from?

You can see how Fadner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fadner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fadner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Fadner families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Fadner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fadner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fadner 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 Fadner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fadner. 60% of Fadner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fadner women worked as a Housework.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Fadner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Fadner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fadner 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Fadner. 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 50 military records available for the last name Fadner. For the veterans among your Fadner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fadner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fadner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fadner in 1963 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fadner 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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