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Mcfadd Family History

Mcfadd 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: Mcfadden, Mcfall, Mcfate, Mcada, Mcdade, Chadd, Mcfann, Mcfadin

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Where is the Mcfadd family from?

You can see how Mcfadd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfadd family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcfadd families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Mcfadd families living in Massachusetts. This was about 21% of all the recorded Mcfadd's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Mcfadd families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcfadd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcfadd ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mcfadd ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Mcfadd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfadd 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Mcfadd. 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 68 military records available for the last name Mcfadd. For the veterans among your Mcfadd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcfadd lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Mcfadd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mcfadd in 1963 was 71, and 58 in 2000.

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