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Madamba Family History

Madamba Name Meaning

Filipino: occupational name from damba a word which in various languages of the Philippines means ‘the body movement of rowers’ + the adjectival affix ma-.

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


Similar surnames: Madara, Adam, Madan, Salama, Badami, Madeira, Adami, Malerba, Adams

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Where is the Madamba family from?

You can see how Madamba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madamba family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Madamba families living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Madamba's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Madamba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madamba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Madamba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Madamba. 100% of Madamba 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Madamba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madamba 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 568 immigration records available for the last name Madamba. 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 73 military records available for the last name Madamba. For the veterans among your Madamba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madamba lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Madamba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Madamba in 1963 was 66, and 74 in 2004.

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