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Fagden Family History

Fagden 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, Fagen, Fadden, Hagen, Hayden, Harden, Carden, Farren, Fagan

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Where is the Fagden family from?

You can see how Fagden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fagden family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Fagden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Fagden families living in Kent. This was about 57% of all the recorded Fagden's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Fagden families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Fagden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fagden 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Fagden. 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 13 military records available for the last name Fagden. For the veterans among your Fagden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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