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Madie Family History

Madie 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: Marie, Badie, Madia, Mabie, Mazie, Magie, Adie, Mudie, Eadie, Maxie

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Where is the Madie family from?

You can see how Madie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Madie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Madie families living in Essex. This was about 71% of all the recorded Madie's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Madie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madie 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 Madie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Madie. 100% of Madie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Madie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Madie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madie 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Madie. 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 28 military records available for the last name Madie. For the veterans among your Madie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madie lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Madie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Madie in 1974 was 66, and 101 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Madie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Madie 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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