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Macfadean Family History

Macfadean 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: Mcfaden, Macfadyen, Macfadden, Mcfadden, Mcfadin, Mcfadyen, Mcfaddin

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Where is the Macfadean family from?

You can see how Macfadean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macfadean family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Macfadean families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Macfadean family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Macfadean's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Macfadean families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macfadean surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Macfadean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macfadean 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 Macfadean. 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 9 military records available for the last name Macfadean. For the veterans among your Macfadean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macfadean lifespan?

Average Macfadean life expectancy in 1964 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macfadean 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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