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Maddey Family History

Maddey 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, Maddy, Maddex, Madey, Maddrey, Maddry, Waddey, Mander, Mandel

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Where is the Maddey family from?

You can see how Maddey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maddey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Maddey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Maddey families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 30% of all the recorded Maddey's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Maddey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maddey 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 Maddey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maddey. 100% of Maddey men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Maddey women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Maddey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Maddey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maddey 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Maddey. 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 36 military records available for the last name Maddey. For the veterans among your Maddey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maddey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1985, in the United States, Maddey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Maddey in 1973 was 35, and 83 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maddey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maddey 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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