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Mcpadden Family History

Mcpadden Name Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Páidín a patronymic from Páidín a Gaelic pet form of Patrick . This is the same name as McFadden without lenition.

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


Similar surnames: Mcfadden, Mccadden, Mcspadden, Paden, Padden, Mclaren, Madden

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Where is the Mcpadden family from?

You can see how Mcpadden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcpadden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcpadden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Mcpadden families living in Minnesota. This was about 32% of all the recorded Mcpadden's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Mcpadden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcpadden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcpadden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcpadden. 14% of Mcpadden men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Mcpadden women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcpadden were Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    14%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcpadden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcpadden 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 778 immigration records available for the last name Mcpadden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 443 military records available for the last name Mcpadden. For the veterans among your Mcpadden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcpadden lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Mcpadden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mcpadden in 1946 was 39, and 80 in 2004.

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