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Madinger Family History

Madinger 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: Medinger, Kadinger, Manger, Salinger, Basinger, Avinger, Bedinger

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Where is the Madinger family from?

You can see how Madinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Madinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Madinger families living in Ohio. This was about 56% of all the recorded Madinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Madinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Madinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Madinger. 67% of Madinger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Madinger women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Madinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 786 census records available for the last name Madinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madinger 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Madinger. 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 208 military records available for the last name Madinger. For the veterans among your Madinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madinger lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Madinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Madinger in 1958 was 48, and 83 in 2003.

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