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Macfader Family History

Macfader 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: Machamer, Mcfaden, Macfadyen, Macfadden, Mander, Mader, Fader

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Where is the Macfader family from?

You can see how Macfader families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macfader family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Macfader families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Macfader family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macfader's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Macfader families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macfader surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Macfader. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macfader 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Macfader. 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 3 military records available for the last name Macfader. For the veterans among your Macfader ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macfader lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1989, in the United States, Macfader life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Macfader in 1965 was 70, and 88 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macfader 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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