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Madigan Family History

Madigan Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Madagáin ‘descendant of Madagán’ from Madadhán a personal name meaning ‘little dog’.

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


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Where is the Madigan family from?

You can see how Madigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madigan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Madigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 71 Madigan families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Madigan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Madigan families in 1891.
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What did your Madigan 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 Madigan. 42% of Madigan men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Madigan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Madigan were Carpenter joiner and Private Means.

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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
    42%
  • Barman
    25%
  • Havey Road Construction
    17%
  • Carpenter joiner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Private Means
    5%

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Census Records

There are 45,000 census records available for the last name Madigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madigan 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Madigan. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Madigan. For the veterans among your Madigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madigan lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Madigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Madigan in 1951 was 56, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Madigan 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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