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Madeja Name Meaning

Polish: from a derivative of Madej .

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


Similar surnames: Mateja, Madura, Madey, Madej, Sadek, Deja, Maruna, Leja, Modena

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Where is the Madeja family from?

You can see how Madeja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madeja family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Madeja families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Madeja families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Madeja's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Madeja families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madeja surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Madeja ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Madeja. 47% of Madeja 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
    47%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Welder
    14%
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What Madeja family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Madeja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madeja 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Madeja. 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 204 military records available for the last name Madeja. For the veterans among your Madeja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madeja lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Madeja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Madeja in 1963 was 80, and 53 in 2003.

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