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Madonia Family History

Madonia Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): habitational name for someone from the mountain range of Madonie in Sicily.

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


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Where is the Madonia family from?

You can see how Madonia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madonia family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Madonia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Madonia families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Madonia's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Madonia families in 1891.
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What did your Madonia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Madonia. 38% of Madonia men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Madonia women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Madonia were Baker and Stripper.

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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
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Tailor
    8%
  • Baker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    31%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Finisher
    9%
  • Stripper
    9%

What Madonia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Madonia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madonia 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 Madonia. 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 693 military records available for the last name Madonia. For the veterans among your Madonia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madonia lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Madonia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Madonia in 1947 was 46, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Madonia 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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