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Madeo Family History

Madeo 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: Mader, Tadeo, Madej, Amadeo, Madero, Mades, Mateo, Maden, Madey

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Where is the Madeo family from?

You can see how Madeo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madeo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Madeo families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Madeo's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Madeo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madeo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Madeo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Madeo. 60% of Madeo men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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What Madeo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 663 census records available for the last name Madeo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madeo 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Madeo. 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 300 military records available for the last name Madeo. For the veterans among your Madeo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madeo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Madeo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Madeo in 1965 was 79, and 45 in 2004.

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