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Madi Family History

Madi Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly Algeria and Libya): variant of Mahdi.

Compare Mady.

Indian (Andhra Pradesh): ethnic name from the name of a scheduled tribe in the Koya community.

It derives from a Telugu word meaning ‘wasteland’.

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


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Where is the Madi family from?

You can see how Madi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Madi families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Madi families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Madi's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Madi families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madi 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 Madi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Madi. 100% of Madi men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Madi women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Madi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 416 census records available for the last name Madi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madi 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 529 immigration records available for the last name Madi. 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 134 military records available for the last name Madi. For the veterans among your Madi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Madi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Madi in 1963 was 85, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Madi 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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