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Fadde Family History

Fadde Name 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: Radde, Fedde, Fadden, Cade, Garde, Gade, Wade, Aude, Lande, Hadden

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Where is the Fadde family from?

You can see how Fadde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fadde family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fadde families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there were 3 Fadde families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fadde's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Fadde families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fadde surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fadde ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fadde. 100% of Fadde women worked as a New Worker. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Fadde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fadde 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Fadde. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 103 military records available for the last name Fadde. For the veterans among your Fadde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fadde lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Fadde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Fadde in 1963 was 68, and 73 in 2002.

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