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Madvay Family History

Madvay 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: Maday, Madray, Madan, Radway, Gadway, Madar, Madia, Aday, Malay, Mady

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Where is the Madvay family from?

You can see how Madvay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madvay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Madvay family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Madvay's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Madvay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madvay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Madvay ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Madvay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madvay 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Madvay. 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 55 military records available for the last name Madvay. For the veterans among your Madvay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madvay lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Madvay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Madvay in 1970 was 60, and 75 in 1996.

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