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Madge Family History

Madge Surname Meaning

English: from the Middle English female personal name Magge a pet form of either Margery or Margaret.

Compare Maggard and see Margeson.

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


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Where is the Madge family from?

You can see how Madge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Madge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 471 Madge families living in Devon. This was about 47% of all the recorded Madge's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Madge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madge 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 Madge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Madge. 18% of Madge men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Madge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Madge were Gardener and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    18%
  • Farm Labourer
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Gardener
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Madge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madge 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Madge. 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 Madge. For the veterans among your Madge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madge lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Madge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Madge in 1962 was 62, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Madge 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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