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Macfadden Family History

Macfadden Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish: see McFadden.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Macfadden family from?

You can see how Macfadden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macfadden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macfadden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Macfadden families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Macfadden's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Macfadden families in 1911.
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What did your Macfadden ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Macfadden. 100% of Macfadden women worked as a 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Macfadden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Macfadden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macfadden 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 717 immigration records available for the last name Macfadden. 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 463 military records available for the last name Macfadden. For the veterans among your Macfadden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macfadden lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Macfadden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Macfadden in 1947 was 38, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macfadden 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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