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Madere Family History

Madere Surname Meaning

French (Madère): from the feminine form of Mader. Altered form under the French influence in LA of German Materne.

(see Mattern).

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


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Where is the Madere family from?

You can see how Madere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madere family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Madere families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Madere families living in Durham. This was about 80% of all the recorded Madere's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Madere families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madere 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 Madere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Madere. 53% of Madere men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Madere women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Madere were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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
    53%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%

What Madere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Madere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madere 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Madere. 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 819 military records available for the last name Madere. For the veterans among your Madere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madere lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Madere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Madere in 1948 was 35, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Madere

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Madere 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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