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Maddford Family History

Maddford 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: Radford, Sandford, Medford, Manford, Wadford, Handford, Milford

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Where is the Maddford family from?

You can see how Maddford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maddford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Maddford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Maddford families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Maddford's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Maddford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maddford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Maddford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maddford 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Maddford. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Maddford. For the veterans among your Maddford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maddford lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maddford 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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