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Mcfader Family History

Mcfader 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, Mader, Fader, Meader, Mcfadden, Schader, Mcfate, Mcdade

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Where is the Mcfader family from?

You can see how Mcfader families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfader family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcfader families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Mcfader family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcfader's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mcfader families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcfader surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Mcfader. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfader 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Mcfader. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mcfader. For the veterans among your Mcfader ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcfader lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1970, in the United States, Mcfader life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Mcfader in 1966 was 75, and 78 in 1970.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcfader 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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