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Madenford Family History

Madenford 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: Padelford, Manford, Dunford, Radford, Bareford, Hanford, Sanderford

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Where is the Madenford family from?

You can see how Madenford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madenford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Madenford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Madenford families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Madenford's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Madenford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madenford 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 Madenford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Madenford. 50% of Madenford men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Madenford women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Knitter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Madenford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 425 census records available for the last name Madenford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madenford 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Madenford. 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 129 military records available for the last name Madenford. For the veterans among your Madenford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madenford lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Madenford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Madenford in 1966 was 80, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Madenford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Madenford 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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