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Madina Family History

Madina 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: Malina, Macina, Madia, Medina, Marina, Main, Marin, Malin, Madan

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Where is the Madina family from?

You can see how Madina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madina family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Madina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Madina families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Madina's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Madina families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madina 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 Madina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Madina. 44% of Madina men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Madina women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Madina were Fisherman and Housekeeper.

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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
    44%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Fisherman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%

What Madina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Madina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madina 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 773 immigration records available for the last name Madina. 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 145 military records available for the last name Madina. For the veterans among your Madina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madina lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Madina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Madina in 1965 was 70, and 26 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Madina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Madina 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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