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Mcfadin Family History

Mcfadin Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish: variant of McFadden.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcfadin family from?

You can see how Mcfadin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfadin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcfadin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 8 Mcfadin families living in Argyll. This was about 89% of all the recorded Mcfadin's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mcfadin families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcfadin 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 Mcfadin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcfadin. 45% of Mcfadin men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Attendant
    10%

What Mcfadin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcfadin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfadin 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Mcfadin. 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 533 military records available for the last name Mcfadin. For the veterans among your Mcfadin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcfadin lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mcfadin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Mcfadin in 1944 was 21, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcfadin 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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