Origins of the McFadyen surname
About the McFadyens
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Interesting facts about Mcfadyen
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Mcfadyen surname. The oldest one dates back to 1846.
Who were Mcfadyens most likely to marry?
Mc Fadyens
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Our tell us which families married Mcfadyens.
What are the most common Mcfadyen first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Mcfadyens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mcfadyens in 1921
Domestic Servant
92
Housekeeper
64
Dressmaker
63
F S
41
General Servant
39
Common male occupations for Mcfadyens in 1921
Coal Miner
110
Fisherman
85
General Labourer
70
Carter
68
Farm Servant
64
