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Mc Faden Family History

Mc Faden 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, Mcfadden, Mcfadin, Mcfadyen, Mcaden, Mcfayden, Mccadden

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Where is the Mc Faden family from?

You can see how Mc Faden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Faden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Faden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mc Faden family living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Mc Faden's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Mc Faden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Faden 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 Mc Faden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mc Faden. 46% of Mc Faden men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    46%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

What Mc Faden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 966 census records available for the last name Mc Faden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Faden 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Mc Faden. 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 92 military records available for the last name Mc Faden. For the veterans among your Mc Faden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Faden lifespan?

Average Mc Faden life expectancy in 1975 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Faden 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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