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Madaj Family History

Madaj 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: Madan, Madar, Madej, Maday, Maraj, Sada, Rada, Adam, Vadas, Maras

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Where is the Madaj family from?

You can see how Madaj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madaj family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Madaj families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Madaj families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Madaj's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Madaj families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madaj surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Madaj ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Madaj. 25% of Madaj men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Baker
    25%
  • Clerical Work
    25%
  • Nitter
    25%
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Census Records

There are 594 census records available for the last name Madaj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madaj 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Madaj. 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 117 military records available for the last name Madaj. For the veterans among your Madaj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madaj lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Madaj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Madaj in 1962 was 67, and 81 in 2003.

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