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Madtson Family History

Madtson 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: Madison, Madson, Matson, Mattson, Manton, Marton, Maison, Mason

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Where is the Madtson family from?

You can see how Madtson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madtson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Madtson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Madtson families living in Wisconsin. This was about 71% of all the recorded Madtson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Madtson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madtson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Madtson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Madtson. 38% of Madtson 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
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What Madtson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Madtson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madtson 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Madtson. 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 101 military records available for the last name Madtson. For the veterans among your Madtson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madtson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Madtson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Madtson in 1964 was 74, and 66 in 2004.

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