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Maddigan Family History

Maddigan Name Meaning

from Ó Madagáin see Madigan .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Madigan, Radigan, Madrigal, Muddiman, Maddison, Cadigan, Maddin

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Where is the Maddigan family from?

You can see how Maddigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maddigan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maddigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 39 Maddigan families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Maddigan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Maddigan families in 1911.
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What did your Maddigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Maddigan. 78% of Maddigan 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
    78%
  • Labourer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Maddigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maddigan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Maddigan. 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 458 military records available for the last name Maddigan. For the veterans among your Maddigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maddigan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Maddigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Maddigan in 1963 was 83, and 90 in 2004.

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