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Madaia Family History

Madaia 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: Madia, Madara, Madan, Madrid, Madeira, Badia, Maria, Madaras, Madera

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Where is the Madaia family from?

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

What did your Madaia ancestors do for a living?

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

What Madaia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Madaia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madaia 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Madaia. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Madaia. For the veterans among your Madaia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madaia lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Madaia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Madaia in 1978 was 81, and 70 in 2002.

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