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Mccaden Family History

Mccaden 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: Mccadden, Mcfaden, Mcaden, Mcfadden, Mcpadden, Mclaren, Mccabe

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Where is the Mccaden family from?

You can see how Mccaden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccaden family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccaden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mccaden family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Mccaden's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mccaden families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccaden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccaden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mccaden. 100% of Mccaden 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Mccaden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccaden 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Mccaden. 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 71 military records available for the last name Mccaden. For the veterans among your Mccaden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccaden lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Mccaden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mccaden in 1967 was 40, and 74 in 2003.

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