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Mcfadder Family History

Mcfadder 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, Mccadden, Mcpadden, Mcfaden, Mcfadyen, Mcfaddin, Mcfatter

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Where is the Mcfadder family from?

You can see how Mcfadder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfadder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcfadder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Mcfadder families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcfadder's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mcfadder families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcfadder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcfadder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcfadder. 60% of Mcfadder men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Mcfadder women worked as a Farm Labor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcfadder were Laborer and Laundress. .

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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
    60%
  • Farm Labor
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Labor
    50%
  • Laundress
    50%
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What Mcfadder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 569 census records available for the last name Mcfadder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfadder 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Mcfadder. 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 37 military records available for the last name Mcfadder. For the veterans among your Mcfadder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcfadder lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Mcfadder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mcfadder in 1974 was 71, and 81 in 2002.

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