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Madaga Family History

Madaga Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Madara, Madan, Ladage, Madaras, Madera, Madar, Madani, Malanga, Madia

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Where is the Madaga family from?

You can see how Madaga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madaga family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Madaga families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Madaga families living in Connecticut. This was about 70% of all the recorded Madaga's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Madaga families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madaga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Madaga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Madaga. 100% of Madaga men worked as a Weaver. .

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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

  • Weaver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Madaga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madaga 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Madaga. 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 3 military records available for the last name Madaga. For the veterans among your Madaga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madaga lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Madaga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Madaga in 1977 was 70, and 96 in 2002.

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