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Madias Family History

Madias 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: Madia, Matias, Masias, Macias, Vadas, Maras, Madan, Manis, Matis

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Where is the Madias family from?

You can see how Madias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madias family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Madias families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Madias families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Madias's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Madias families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madias 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 Madias ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Madias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madias 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Madias. 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 47 military records available for the last name Madias. For the veterans among your Madias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madias lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Madias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Madias in 1957 was 61, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Madias 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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