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Mcaden Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of McCadden .

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


Similar surnames: Caden, Mcfaden, Mcallen, Mcfadyen, Mcfadin, Mcadam, Mccuen, Cadden

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Where is the Mcaden family from?

You can see how Mcaden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcaden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcaden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Mcaden families living in North Carolina. This was about 29% of all the recorded Mcaden's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Mcaden families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcaden 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 Mcaden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcaden. 39% of Mcaden men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mcaden women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcaden were Tobacco Buyer 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
    39%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Tobacco Buyer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcaden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcaden 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Mcaden. 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 239 military records available for the last name Mcaden. For the veterans among your Mcaden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcaden lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Mcaden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mcaden in 1945 was 45, and 94 in 2004.

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