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Maeder Family History

Maeder Surname Meaning

German (Mäder): variant of Mader

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


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Where is the Maeder family from?

You can see how Maeder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maeder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Maeder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Maeder families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Maeder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maeder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maeder 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 Maeder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maeder. 100% of Maeder women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Maeder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Maeder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maeder 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Maeder. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Maeder. For the veterans among your Maeder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maeder lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Maeder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Maeder in 1944 was 27, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maeder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maeder 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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