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Madders Family History

Madders Surname Meaning

variant of Madder with post-medieval excrescent -s. Compare Mathers the more common form.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Madders family from?

You can see how Madders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madders family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Madders families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Madders families living in Lancashire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Madders's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Madders families in 1891.
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What did your Madders 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 Madders. 34% of Madders men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Madders women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Madders were Farmer and Boarding House Keeper.

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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
    34%
  • Incapacitated
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Boarding House Keeper
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Madders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madders 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Madders. 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 223 military records available for the last name Madders. For the veterans among your Madders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madders lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Madders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Madders in 1966 was 76, and 90 in 1994.

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