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Madowsky Family History

Madowsky 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: Sadowsky, Makowsky, Sadowski, Makovsky, Makowski, Badowski, Makosky

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Where is the Madowsky family from?

You can see how Madowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madowsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Madowsky families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Madowsky's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Madowsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madowsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Madowsky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Madowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madowsky 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Madowsky. 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 13 military records available for the last name Madowsky. For the veterans among your Madowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madowsky lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1977, in the United States, Madowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Madowsky in 1967 was 80, and 85 in 1977.

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