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Madonna Family History

Madonna Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Madonna from donna ‘lady’ bestowed in honor of the Virgin Mary.

It can also be a habitational name from any of numerous places called with Madonna.

Additionally, it may serve as a relationship name from the dialect madonna ‘mother-in-law’.

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


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Where is the Madonna family from?

You can see how Madonna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madonna family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Madonna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Madonna families living in Middlesex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Madonna's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Madonna families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madonna 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 Madonna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Madonna. 23% of Madonna men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Madonna women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Madonna were Manager and Packer.

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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
    23%
  • Miner
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    18%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Packer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Madonna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madonna 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Madonna. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Madonna. For the veterans among your Madonna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madonna lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Madonna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Madonna in 1959 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Madonna 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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