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Madu Family History

Madu Surname Meaning

West African (Nigeria): Igbo name from a short form of a personal name such as Madueke which is interpreted as ‘humans are not the Creator’.

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


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Where is the Madu family from?

You can see how Madu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madu family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Madu families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Madu families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Madu's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Madu families in 1891.
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What did your Madu ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Madu. 60% of Madu men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Madu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 575 census records available for the last name Madu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madu 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Madu. 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 52 military records available for the last name Madu. For the veterans among your Madu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madu lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1993, in the United States, Madu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Madu in 1971 was 69, and 89 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Madu 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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