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Mcphadden Family History

Mcphadden Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mcpadden, Mccadden, Mcfadden, Mcspadden, Hadden, Scadden, Madden

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Where is the Mcphadden family from?

You can see how Mcphadden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcphadden family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcphadden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Mcphadden families living in New Brunswick. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcphadden's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mcphadden families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcphadden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcphadden ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mcphadden ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 799 census records available for the last name Mcphadden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcphadden 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Mcphadden. 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 56 military records available for the last name Mcphadden. For the veterans among your Mcphadden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcphadden lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Mcphadden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Mcphadden in 1978 was 85, and 76 in 2003.

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