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Madrian Family History

Madrian 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: Adrian, Marian, Marin, Madan, Madrid, Marien, Mariano, Maria, Maran

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Where is the Madrian family from?

You can see how Madrian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madrian family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Madrian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Madrian families living in Illinois. This was about 55% of all the recorded Madrian's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Madrian families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madrian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Madrian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Madrian. 38% of Madrian men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Seaman
    25%
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Madrian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madrian 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 Madrian. 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 21 military records available for the last name Madrian. For the veterans among your Madrian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madrian lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Madrian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Madrian in 1975 was 36, and 69 in 1998.

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