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Macfadyen Family History

Macfadyen Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish: variant of McFadden.

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


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Where is the Macfadyen family from?

You can see how Macfadyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macfadyen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macfadyen families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 36 Macfadyen families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 88% of all the recorded Macfadyen's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Macfadyen families in 1911.
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What did your Macfadyen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Macfadyen. 100% of Macfadyen men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Macfadyen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Macfadyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macfadyen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Macfadyen. 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 503 military records available for the last name Macfadyen. For the veterans among your Macfadyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macfadyen lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Macfadyen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Macfadyen in 1947 was 47, and 100 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macfadyen 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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