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Madans Family History

Madans 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, Madani, Madaus, Vadas, Maras, Means, Mains, Adams, Madaras

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Where is the Madans family from?

You can see how Madans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madans family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Madans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Madans families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Madans's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Madans families in 1891.
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What did your Madans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Madans. 60% of Madans men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Madans women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Madans were Foreman and Teacher. .

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Foreman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%
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Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Madans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madans 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Madans. 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 53 military records available for the last name Madans. For the veterans among your Madans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madans lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Madans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Madans in 1963 was 86, and 73 in 2000.

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