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Madriaga Family History

Madriaga Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Philippines): altered form of Basque Madariaga.

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


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Where is the Madriaga family from?

You can see how Madriaga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madriaga family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Madriaga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Madriaga families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Madriaga's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Madriaga families in 1911.
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What did your Madriaga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Madriaga. 89% of Madriaga 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
    89%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

What Madriaga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Madriaga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madriaga 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 965 immigration records available for the last name Madriaga. 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 76 military records available for the last name Madriaga. For the veterans among your Madriaga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madriaga lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Madriaga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Madriaga in 1967 was 57, and 59 in 2004.

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