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Madress Family History

Madress 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: Mares, Landress, Fadness, Dress, Madren, Marrese, Mades, Maresh

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Where is the Madress family from?

You can see how Madress families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madress family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Madress family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Madress's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Madress families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madress surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Madress. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madress 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Madress. 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 16 military records available for the last name Madress. For the veterans among your Madress ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madress lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1975, in the United States, Madress life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Madress in 1972 was 82, and 79 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Madress 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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