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Maderas Family History

Maderas 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: Madaras, Madera, Maheras, Maras, Mader, Madeira, Macera, Manera

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Where is the Maderas family from?

You can see how Maderas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maderas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Maderas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Maderas family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maderas's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Maderas families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maderas 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 Maderas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Costurera were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maderas. 44% of Maderas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Maderas women worked as a Costurera.

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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
    44%
  • Jornalero
    32%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Costurera
    100%

What Maderas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maderas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maderas 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Maderas. 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 69 military records available for the last name Maderas. For the veterans among your Maderas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maderas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Maderas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Maderas in 1967 was 71, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maderas 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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