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Mcfadgan Family History

Mcfadgan 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: Mcfadden, Mclagan, Mcfadin, Mcfaden, Mcfadyen, Mcfaddin, Mcfarlan

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Where is the Mcfadgan family from?

You can see how Mcfadgan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfadgan family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Mcfadgan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there were 3 Mcfadgan families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcfadgan's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mcfadgan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Mcfadgan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfadgan 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Mcfadgan. 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 Mcfadgan. For the veterans among your Mcfadgan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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