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Maddux Family History

Maddux Surname Meaning

English (of Welsh origin): variant of Maddox.

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


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Where is the Maddux family from?

You can see how Maddux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maddux family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maddux families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Maddux families living in Cheshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Maddux's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Maddux families in 1891.
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What did your Maddux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maddux. 22% of Maddux men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Maddux women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maddux were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Seamstress
    8%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Maddux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maddux 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 831 immigration records available for the last name Maddux. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Maddux. For the veterans among your Maddux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maddux lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Maddux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Maddux in 1949 was 43, and 71 in 2004.

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