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Madagan Family History

Madagan Name 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: Madigan, Madan, Mangan, Radigan, Madaras, Madara, Malagon, Mahajan

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Where is the Madagan family from?

You can see how Madagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madagan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Madagan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Madagan family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Madagan's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Madagan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madagan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Madagan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Madagan. 31% of Madagan men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Painter
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Madagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madagan 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Madagan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 103 military records available for the last name Madagan. For the veterans among your Madagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madagan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Madagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Madagan in 1962 was 69, and 72 in 2003.

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