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Madsan Family History

Madsan 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: Madan, Madson, Madsen, Marsan, Mannan, Mangan, Hasan, Magnan, Maison

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Where is the Madsan family from?

You can see how Madsan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madsan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Madsan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Madsan families living in Iowa. This was about 70% of all the recorded Madsan's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Madsan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Madsan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madsan 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Madsan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Madsan. For the veterans among your Madsan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madsan lifespan?

Average Madsan life expectancy in 1995 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Madsan 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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