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Madigar Family History

Madigar 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: Madigan, Radigan, Madar, Madia, Madrigal, Magar, Cadigan, Magyar

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Where is the Madigar family from?

You can see how Madigar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madigar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Madigar families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Madigar families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Madigar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Madigar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madigar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Madigar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Madigar. 100% of Madigar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Madigar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Madigar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madigar 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Madigar. 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 Madigar. For the veterans among your Madigar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madigar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1981, in the United States, Madigar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Madigar in 1966 was 77, and 94 in 1981.

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