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Madsen Family History

Madsen Surname Meaning

Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Mads, a pet form of Mat(t)hias or Mat(t)heus (see Matthew). This surname is also found in northern Germany.

Compare Madson, Matson, and Mattson. English: variant of Madson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Madsen family from?

You can see how Madsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Madsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Madsen families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Madsen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Madsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madsen 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 Madsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Madsen. 92% of Madsen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Receptionist
    9%

What Madsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55,000 census records available for the last name Madsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madsen 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 45,000 immigration records available for the last name Madsen. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Madsen. For the veterans among your Madsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madsen lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Madsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Madsen in 1941 was 53, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Madsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Madsen 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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