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Madgean Family History

Madgean Surname 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: Madan, Mangan, Magnan, Maddern, Madigan, Madden, Magan, Madren

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Where is the Madgean family from?

You can see how Madgean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madgean family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Madgean family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Madgean's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Madgean families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Madgean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madgean 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Madgean. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Madgean. For the veterans among your Madgean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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