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Madgey Family History

Madgey 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: Madey, Manley, Radney, Medley, Marley, Massey, Badger, Mader, Manger

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Where is the Madgey family from?

You can see how Madgey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madgey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Madgey family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Madgey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Madgey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madgey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Madgey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Madgey. 100% of Madgey 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
    100%

What Madgey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Madgey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madgey 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Madgey. 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 39 military records available for the last name Madgey. For the veterans among your Madgey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madgey lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Madgey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Madgey in 1945 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Madgey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Madgey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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