This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Madeiros family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Madeiros Family History

Madeiros Surname Meaning

Altered form of Portuguese and Galician Medeiros.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Madeiros family from?

You can see how Madeiros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madeiros family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 74 Madeiros families living in Massachusetts. This was about 45% of all the recorded Madeiros's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Madeiros families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madeiros surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Madeiros ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Madeiros. 44% of Madeiros men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Madeiros women worked as a Stitcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Madeiros were Janitor and Wrapper.

View Census Data for Madeiros | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Janitor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Spooler
    23%
  • Wrapper
    23%

What Madeiros family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Madeiros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madeiros census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Madeiros

Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Madeiros. 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.

View all Madeiros immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 398 military records available for the last name Madeiros. For the veterans among your Madeiros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Madeiros military records

You've only scratched the surface of Madeiros family history

Discover More

What is the average Madeiros lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Madeiros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Madeiros in 1956 was 58, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Madeiros

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Madeiros 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Madeiros family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial