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Madigen Family History

Madigen 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: Madigan, Marien, Radigan, Makinen, Madden, Maiden, Madison, Madren

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Where is the Madigen family from?

You can see how Madigen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madigen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Madigen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 2 Madigen families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Madigen's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Madigen families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madigen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Madigen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madigen 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Madigen. 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 16 military records available for the last name Madigen. For the veterans among your Madigen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madigen lifespan?

Average Madigen life expectancy in 2000 was 74 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Madigen 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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