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Maddams Family History

Maddams Surname Meaning

variant of Madam with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Maddams family from?

You can see how Maddams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maddams family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Maddams families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 119 Maddams families living in London. This was about 49% of all the recorded Maddams's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maddams families in 1891.
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What did your Maddams ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Maddams. 28% of Maddams men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Maddams women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maddams were Mechanic and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    19%
  • Railway Porter
    19%
  • Mechanic
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Maddams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maddams 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 532 immigration records available for the last name Maddams. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 353 military records available for the last name Maddams. For the veterans among your Maddams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maddams lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Maddams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Maddams in 1964 was 79, and 84 in 2004.

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