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Madgen Family History

Madgen 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: Madden, Madren, Madsen, Maden, Mangen, Hagen, Madan, Mammen, Mayen

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Where is the Madgen family from?

You can see how Madgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madgen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Madgen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Madgen families living in Durham. This was about 69% of all the recorded Madgen's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Madgen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madgen 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 Madgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Madgen. 75% of Madgen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    25%

What Madgen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 584 census records available for the last name Madgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madgen 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Madgen. 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 44 military records available for the last name Madgen. For the veterans among your Madgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madgen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1977, in the United States, Madgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Madgen in 1966 was 79, and 81 in 1977.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Madgen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Madgen 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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