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Maddaugh Family History

Maddaugh 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: Meddaugh, Middaugh, Murdaugh, Arbaugh, Carbaugh, Mimnaugh, Madruga

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Where is the Maddaugh family from?

You can see how Maddaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maddaugh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Maddaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Maddaugh families living in Michigan. This was about 65% of all the recorded Maddaugh's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Maddaugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maddaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maddaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maddaugh. 100% of Maddaugh men worked as a Labor. .

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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

  • Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Maddaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maddaugh 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Maddaugh. 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 17 military records available for the last name Maddaugh. For the veterans among your Maddaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maddaugh lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Maddaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Maddaugh in 1967 was 67, and 90 in 2004.

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