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Madras Family History

Madras 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: Maras, Madaras, Matras, Madray, Mars, Karas, Vadas, Arras, Madan

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Where is the Madras family from?

You can see how Madras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madras family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Madras families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Madras families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Madras's in USA. New York had the highest population of Madras families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madras 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 Madras ancestors do for a living?

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

What Madras family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 649 census records available for the last name Madras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madras 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Madras. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Madras. For the veterans among your Madras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madras lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Madras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Madras in 1971 was 35, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Madras

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Madras 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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