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Maddern Family History

Maddern Surname Meaning

Cornish: variant of Madron.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Maddern family from?

You can see how Maddern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maddern family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maddern families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 289 Maddern families living in Cornwall. This was about 70% of all the recorded Maddern's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Maddern families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maddern 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 Maddern ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Maddern. 31% of Maddern men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Maddern women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maddern were Farm Labourer and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    31%
  • Dairy Farmer
    11%
  • Fish Hawker
    11%
  • Farm Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Maddern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maddern 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Maddern. 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 696 military records available for the last name Maddern. For the veterans among your Maddern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maddern lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Maddern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Maddern in 1963 was 74, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maddern 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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