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Faden Family History

Faden Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for a tailor from Middle High German vadem German Faden ‘thread’.

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


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Where is the Faden family from?

You can see how Faden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Faden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Faden families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Faden's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Faden families in 1911.
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What did your Faden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Faden. 28% of Faden men worked as a Salesman and 30% of Faden women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Faden were Laborer and Operator.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Packer
    20%
  • Operator
    20%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Faden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faden 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 662 immigration records available for the last name Faden. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Faden. For the veterans among your Faden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faden lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Faden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Faden in 1951 was 26, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faden 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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