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Madous Family History

Madous 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: Matous, Madaus, Manous, Magnus, Makos, Malkus, Cadmus, Maus, Matus

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Where is the Madous family from?

You can see how Madous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madous family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Madous families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Madous families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Madous's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Madous families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madous 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 94 census records available for the last name Madous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madous 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Madous. 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 12 military records available for the last name Madous. For the veterans among your Madous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madous lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1978, in the United States, Madous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Madous in 1965 was 80, and 85 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Madous 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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