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Madigal Family History

Madigal 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: Madrigal, Madigan, Radigan, Mangal, Madia, Madill, Cadigan, Madan

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Where is the Madigal family from?

You can see how Madigal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madigal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Madigal family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Madigal's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Madigal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madigal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Madigal ancestors do for a living?

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

What Madigal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Madigal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madigal 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Madigal. 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 6 military records available for the last name Madigal. For the veterans among your Madigal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madigal lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Madigal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Madigal in 1981 was 73, and 78 in 2003.

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