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Madruga Name Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese: nickname for an early riser from madrugar ‘to get up early’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Maria, Marcia, Padua, Barriga, Martha, Marta, Madrigal, Machuga

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Where is the Madruga family from?

You can see how Madruga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madruga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 22 Madruga families living in California. This was about 55% of all the recorded Madruga's in USA. California had the highest population of Madruga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madruga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Madruga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Madruga. 36% of Madruga men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Madruga women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Fisherman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Madruga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madruga 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 757 immigration records available for the last name Madruga. 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 179 military records available for the last name Madruga. For the veterans among your Madruga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madruga lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Madruga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Madruga in 1942 was 45, and 82 in 2004.

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