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Madise Family History

Madise 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, Masse, Manis, Meise, Matis, Maire, Malis, Badie, Maisel

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Where is the Madise family from?

You can see how Madise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madise family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Madise families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Madise families living in Manitoba. This was about 27% of all the recorded Madise's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Madise families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madise 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 Madise ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Madise. 72% of Madise 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
    72%
  • Farming
    29%

What Madise family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Madise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madise 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Madise. 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 25 military records available for the last name Madise. For the veterans among your Madise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madise lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Madise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Madise in 1966 was 23, and 48 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Madise

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Madise 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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