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Macfayden Family History

Macfayden 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: Macfadden, Mcfayden, Mcfadden, Mcfaden, Macfadyen, Mccadden, Mcpadden

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Where is the Macfayden family from?

You can see how Macfayden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macfayden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macfayden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Macfayden families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Macfayden's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Macfayden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macfayden 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 Macfayden ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

What Macfayden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 871 census records available for the last name Macfayden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macfayden 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Macfayden. 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 111 military records available for the last name Macfayden. For the veterans among your Macfayden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macfayden lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Macfayden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Macfayden in 1970 was 82, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macfayden 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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