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Madshead Family History

Madshead 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: Halstead, Anstead, Bankhead, Marshak, Redhead, Lawhead, Ashmead

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Where is the Madshead family from?

You can see how Madshead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madshead family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Madshead family living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Madshead's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Madshead families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Madshead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madshead 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Madshead. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Madshead. For the veterans among your Madshead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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