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Fadell Family History

Fadell Surname 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: Adell, Wadell, Fadel, Nadell, Radell, Fadely, Fell, Fall, Cardell

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Where is the Fadell family from?

You can see how Fadell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fadell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fadell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Fadell families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fadell's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Fadell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fadell 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 Fadell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fadell. 43% of Fadell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fadell women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Electrician
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Fadell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 494 census records available for the last name Fadell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fadell 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Fadell. 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 206 military records available for the last name Fadell. For the veterans among your Fadell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fadell lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Fadell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fadell in 1954 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fadell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fadell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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