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Madzen Family History

Madzen 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: Matzen, Madden, Madren, Madsen, Maden, Marzen, Maze, Madan, Mammen

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Where is the Madzen family from?

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

What did your Madzen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Madzen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Madzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madzen 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Madzen. 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 27 military records available for the last name Madzen. For the veterans among your Madzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madzen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Madzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Madzen in 1972 was 85, and 76 in 2003.

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