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Maddens Family History

Maddens Surname 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: Madden, Maidens, Marden, Hadden, Maddern, Maiden, Madren, Medders

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Where is the Maddens family from?

You can see how Maddens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maddens family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Maddens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Maddens family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maddens's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Maddens families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maddens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Maddens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maddens. 100% of Maddens 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 359 census records available for the last name Maddens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maddens 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Maddens. 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 42 military records available for the last name Maddens. For the veterans among your Maddens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maddens lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Maddens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Maddens in 1970 was 85, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maddens ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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