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Madcap Family History

Madcap 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: Midcap, Madan, Madar, Madia, Manca, Maday, Macak, Madray, Roadcap

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Where is the Madcap family from?

You can see how Madcap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madcap family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Madcap families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Madcap's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Madcap families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madcap 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 48 census records available for the last name Madcap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madcap 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Madcap. 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 144 military records available for the last name Madcap. For the veterans among your Madcap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madcap lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1991, in the United States, Madcap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Madcap in 1977 was 32, and 72 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Madcap 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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