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Madama Family History

Madama 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, Adam, Madan, Salama, Badami, Adami, Adams, Mcadam, Madaras

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Where is the Madama family from?

You can see how Madama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madama family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Madama families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Madama families living in Kent. This was about 47% of all the recorded Madama's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Madama families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madama surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Madama ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Madama ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 459 census records available for the last name Madama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madama 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Madama. 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 65 military records available for the last name Madama. For the veterans among your Madama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madama lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Madama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Madama in 1945 was 29, and 81 in 2004.

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