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Origins of the McPadden surname

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About the McPaddens

We have a total number of 981 records for people with the last name McPadden.

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Where do most McPaddens live?

In 1921, most McPaddens lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about McPaddens

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 146 records for the McPadden surname. The oldest one dates back to 1880.

Who were McPaddens most likely to marry?

Mc Paddens

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Donahues

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What are the most common McPadden first names?

  • James
  • John
  • Mary
  • Bridget

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Common jobs for McPaddens

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for McPaddens in 1921
At Home

3

Attending School

2

India Rubber Shoemaker

2

Clerkess

1

Domestic Servant

1

Common Male occupations for McPaddens in 1921
Attending School

2

Bricklayers Labourer

2

Mason's Labourer

2

Postman

2

Agricultural Labourer

1

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