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Macfaddin Family History

Macfaddin 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: Mcfaddin, Macfadden, Mcfadden, Mcfadin, Macfadyen, Mccadden, Mcpadden

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Where is the Macfaddin family from?

You can see how Macfaddin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macfaddin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Macfaddin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Macfaddin families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Macfaddin's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Macfaddin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macfaddin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macfaddin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Macfaddin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macfaddin 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Macfaddin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Macfaddin. For the veterans among your Macfaddin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macfaddin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Macfaddin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Macfaddin in 1962 was 75, and 94 in 2002.

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