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Maddes Family History

Maddes 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: Madden, Mades, Maddex, Mandes, Mander, Mandel, Marden, Ades, Valdes

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Where is the Maddes family from?

You can see how Maddes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maddes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Maddes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Maddes family living in Pembrokeshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maddes's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Maddes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maddes 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 Maddes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maddes. 100% of Maddes women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Maddes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maddes 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Maddes. 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 173 military records available for the last name Maddes. For the veterans among your Maddes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maddes lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1985, in the United States, Maddes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Maddes in 1982 was 74, and 63 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maddes 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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