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Madian Family History

Madian 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: Madan, Madia, Madigan, Marian, Damian, Adrian, Main, Marin, Malin

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Where is the Madian family from?

You can see how Madian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Madian families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Madian family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Madian's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Madian families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madian 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 Madian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Madian. 50% of Madian men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Madian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Madian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madian 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Madian. 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 48 military records available for the last name Madian. For the veterans among your Madian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madian lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1996, in the United States, Madian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Madian in 1990 was 74, and 86 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Madian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Madian 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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