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Madiger Family History

Madiger 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: Badger, Mader, Manger, Mauger, Madler, Mager, Manier, Mariner, Zaiger

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Where is the Madiger family from?

You can see how Madiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madiger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Madiger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Madiger families living in Ohio. This was about 78% of all the recorded Madiger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Madiger families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Madiger ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Madiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madiger 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Madiger. 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 11 military records available for the last name Madiger. For the veterans among your Madiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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