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Madwig Family History

Madwig 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: Ladwig, Madrid, Ludwig, Nadig, Madia, Mathwig, Hadwin, Madril, Ladig

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Where is the Madwig family from?

You can see how Madwig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madwig family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Madwig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Madwig families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Madwig's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Madwig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madwig 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 40 census records available for the last name Madwig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madwig 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Madwig. 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 Madwig. For the veterans among your Madwig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madwig lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Madwig 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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