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Madgin Family History

Madgin Surname Meaning

Probably from Irish Ó Madagáin see Madigan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Madgin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madgin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Madgin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Madgin families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Madgin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Madgin families in 1911.
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What did your Madgin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fils Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Madgin. 34% of Madgin men worked as a Fils Cultivateur.

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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

  • Fils Cultivateur
    34%
  • Cultivateur
    34%
  • Commis
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Madgin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madgin 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Madgin. 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 136 military records available for the last name Madgin. For the veterans among your Madgin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madgin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Madgin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Madgin in 1964 was 89, and 68 in 2001.

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