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Origins of the Madson surname

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About the Madsons

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Where do most Madsons live?

In 1921, most Madsons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Madsons

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 421 records for the Madson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1939.

Who were Madsons most likely to marry?

Johnsons

&

Pedersdrs

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Madsons.

What are the most common Madson first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Anna

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Madson family members

Common jobs for Madsons

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Madsons in 1921
House Servant

5

Rector Of Daughter Scholar

4

General Servant Domestic

3

House Keeper

3

Cotton Heald Knitter

2

Common Male occupations for Madsons in 1921
Smith

7

Able Seaman

5

Sailor

5

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

5

Coal Miner

4

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