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Maddagan Family History

Maddagan 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: Madigan, Madan, Mangan, Radigan, Dragan, Madaras, Maddalena, Madrigal

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Where is the Maddagan family from?

You can see how Maddagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maddagan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maddagan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Maddagan families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Maddagan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Maddagan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maddagan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maddagan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Maddagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maddagan 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Maddagan. 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 8 military records available for the last name Maddagan. For the veterans among your Maddagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maddagan lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2001, in the United States, Maddagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Maddagan in 1991 was 82, and 68 in 2001.

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