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Mcfayden Family History

Mcfayden Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McFadden.

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


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Where is the Mcfayden family from?

You can see how Mcfayden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfayden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcfayden families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 20 Mcfayden families living in Ontario. This was about 39% of all the recorded Mcfayden's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mcfayden families in 1911.
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What did your Mcfayden ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Librarian were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mcfayden. 71% of Mcfayden men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mcfayden women worked as a Librarian.

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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
    71%
  • Laborer
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Librarian
    100%

What Mcfayden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mcfayden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfayden 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 838 immigration records available for the last name Mcfayden. 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 517 military records available for the last name Mcfayden. For the veterans among your Mcfayden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcfayden lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mcfayden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mcfayden in 1963 was 75, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcfayden 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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