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Fadden Name Meaning

Shortened form of Irish or Scottish McFadden .

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


Similar surnames: Cadden, Hadden, Madden, Paden, Scadden, Caden, Mcfadden, Padden

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Where is the Fadden family from?

You can see how Fadden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fadden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fadden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Fadden families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Fadden's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fadden families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fadden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fadden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fadden. 18% of Fadden men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Fadden women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fadden were Machinist and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Teacher
    9%
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Census Records

There are 49,000 census records available for the last name Fadden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fadden 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Fadden. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Fadden. For the veterans among your Fadden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fadden lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Fadden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fadden in 1957 was 73, and 80 in 2004.

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