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Madish Family History

Madish 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: Kadish, Malish, Maish, Manis, Matis, Masih, Malis, Gladish, Maris

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Where is the Madish family from?

You can see how Madish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madish family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Madish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Madish family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Madish's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Madish families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madish 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 Madish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Madish. 100% of Madish men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Madish women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Madish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Madish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madish 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Madish. 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 Madish. For the veterans among your Madish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madish lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Madish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Madish in 1967 was 79, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Madish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Madish 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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