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Maddar Family History

Maddar 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: Madar, Mander, Magyar, Madan, Kadar, Mader, Madler, Madia, Marder

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Where is the Maddar family from?

You can see how Maddar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maddar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maddar families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Maddar families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Maddar's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Maddar families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Maddar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maddar 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Maddar. 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 4 military records available for the last name Maddar. For the veterans among your Maddar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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