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Mcfatridge Family History

Mcfatridge Surname Meaning

Irish and Scottish: variant of McFetridge.

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


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Where is the Mcfatridge family from?

You can see how Mcfatridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfatridge family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcfatridge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Mcfatridge families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcfatridge's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcfatridge families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcfatridge 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 Mcfatridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcfatridge. 43% of Mcfatridge men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Mcfatridge women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcfatridge were Shop Worker and Housekeeper.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Welder
    7%
  • Shop Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Utility Worker
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcfatridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfatridge 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Mcfatridge. 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 673 military records available for the last name Mcfatridge. For the veterans among your Mcfatridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcfatridge lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcfatridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mcfatridge in 1963 was 74, and 61 in 2004.

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