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Maedeker Family History

Maedeker 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: Boedeker, Meeker, Snedeker, Maeder, Medsker, Redeker, Mander, Marker

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Where is the Maedeker family from?

You can see how Maedeker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maedeker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Maedeker families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Maedeker's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Maedeker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maedeker 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 Maedeker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maedeker. 100% of Maedeker men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Maedeker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Maedeker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maedeker 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Maedeker. 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 13 military records available for the last name Maedeker. For the veterans among your Maedeker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maedeker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Maedeker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Maedeker in 1963 was 77, and 55 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maedeker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maedeker 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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