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Mccadden Family History

Mccadden Name Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Cadáin ‘son of Cadán’ a personal name of unexplained etymology or of Mac Adáin or Mac Aidín both based on a diminutive of the personal name Adam . See also McAdam .

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


Similar surnames: Mcfadden, Mcpadden, Mccrudden, Mccauley, Mccartan, Mccammon, Scadden

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Where is the Mccadden family from?

You can see how Mccadden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccadden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccadden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Mccadden families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Mccadden's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Mccadden families in 1911.
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What did your Mccadden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mccadden. 41% of Mccadden men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Mccadden women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mccadden were Janitor and Maid. .

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Janitor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    20%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Nurse
    10%
  • Maid
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mccadden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccadden 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 607 immigration records available for the last name Mccadden. 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 812 military records available for the last name Mccadden. For the veterans among your Mccadden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccadden lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Mccadden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mccadden in 1953 was 50, and 79 in 2004.

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