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Mado Family History

Mado 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: Mao, Mato, Malo, Mazo, Rado, Maro, Madl, Mamo, Mako, Amado

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Where is the Mado family from?

You can see how Mado families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mado family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mado families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Mado family living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Mado's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Mado families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mado 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 Mado ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mado. 100% of Mado 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Mado. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mado 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Mado. 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 27 military records available for the last name Mado. For the veterans among your Mado ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mado lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Mado life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mado in 1967 was 76, and 68 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mado 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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