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Madus Family History

Madus 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: Maus, Matus, Mabus, Madaus, Mades, Manus, Mars, Vadas, Maras, Madan

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Where is the Madus family from?

You can see how Madus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Madus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Madus family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Madus's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Madus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Madus ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Madus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madus 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Madus. 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 15 military records available for the last name Madus. For the veterans among your Madus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madus lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Madus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Madus in 1982 was 64, and 61 in 2003.

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