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Madisson Family History

Madisson 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: Madison, Maison, Masson, Madson, Mattsson, Matison, Makinson

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Where is the Madisson family from?

You can see how Madisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madisson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Madisson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Madisson families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Madisson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Madisson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madisson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Madisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madisson 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Madisson. 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 14 military records available for the last name Madisson. For the veterans among your Madisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madisson lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Madisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Madisson in 1978 was 69, and 40 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Madisson 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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