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Mcfadyen Family History

Mcfadyen Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McFadden.

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


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Where is the Mcfadyen family from?

You can see how Mcfadyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfadyen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcfadyen families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 14 Mcfadyen families living in Northumberland. This was about 20% of all the recorded Mcfadyen's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Mcfadyen families in 1891.
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What did your Mcfadyen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcfadyen. 60% of Mcfadyen men worked as a General Labourer and 96% of Mcfadyen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcfadyen were Builders Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Builders Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%

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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Mcfadyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfadyen 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcfadyen. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mcfadyen. For the veterans among your Mcfadyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcfadyen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mcfadyen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mcfadyen in 1960 was 79, and 77 in 2004.

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