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Madger Family History

Madger 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: Badger, Mader, Manger, Mauger, Madler, Mager, Adger, Mander, Master

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Where is the Madger family from?

You can see how Madger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Madger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Madger families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Madger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Madger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Madger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Madger. 100% of Madger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Madger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madger 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Madger. 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 42 military records available for the last name Madger. For the veterans among your Madger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Madger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Madger in 1963 was 51, and 70 in 1996.

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