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Fadin Family History

Fadin 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: Falin, Radin, Fain, Farin, Padin, Faden, Jadin, Fradin, Kadin, Fagin

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Where is the Fadin family from?

You can see how Fadin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fadin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fadin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Fadin families living in New Jersey. This was about 38% of all the recorded Fadin's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Fadin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fadin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fadin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fadin. 100% of Fadin men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Fadin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fadin 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Fadin. 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 98 military records available for the last name Fadin. For the veterans among your Fadin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fadin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1981, in the United States, Fadin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Fadin in 1967 was 60, and 74 in 1981.

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