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Madisen Family History

Madisen 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: Madison, Madsen, Marien, Makinen, Maison, Maisel, Madigan, Madden

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Where is the Madisen family from?

You can see how Madisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madisen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Madisen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Madisen family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Madisen's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Madisen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madisen 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 Madisen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Madisen. 100% of Madisen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Madisen women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Madisen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Madisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madisen 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Madisen. 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 42 military records available for the last name Madisen. For the veterans among your Madisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madisen lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Madisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Madisen in 1976 was 83, and 97 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Madisen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Madisen 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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