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Mcphaden Family History

Mcphaden 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, Mcfaden, Mcaden, Mchale, Schade, Mahadeo, Mccadden

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Where is the Mcphaden family from?

You can see how Mcphaden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcphaden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcphaden families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 9 Mcphaden families living in Ontario. This was about 82% of all the recorded Mcphaden's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mcphaden families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcphaden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcphaden ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcphaden. 67% of Mcphaden 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
    67%
  • Labourer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcphaden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcphaden 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Mcphaden. 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 90 military records available for the last name Mcphaden. For the veterans among your Mcphaden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcphaden lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Mcphaden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mcphaden in 1965 was 88, and 66 in 2003.

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