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Madey Family History

Madey Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Madej.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Madey family from?

You can see how Madey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Madey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Madey families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Madey's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Madey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Madey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Madey. 28% of Madey men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Madey women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Madey were Farmer and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Machine Operator
    13%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Sales Clerk
    19%
  • Packer
    19%
  • Housework
    19%

What Madey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Madey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madey 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Madey. 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 639 military records available for the last name Madey. For the veterans among your Madey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madey lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Madey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Madey in 1953 was 44, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Madey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Madey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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