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Madeira Family History

Madeira Name Meaning

Portuguese:: metonymic occupational name for a carpenter from madeira ‘wood timber’ (from Late Latin materia from classical Latin materies ‘material substance’). perhaps also a habitational name from the island of Madeira which was named with Portuguese madeira ‘timber’ because of the timber that grew there. The island was colonized in the 15th century under the patronage of Prince Henry the Navigator.

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

Similar surnames: Madera, Caldeira, Mader, Mander, Medeiros, Macera, Manera, Maia

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Where is the Madeira family from?

You can see how Madeira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madeira family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Madeira families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Madeira families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Madeira's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Madeira families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madeira 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 Madeira ancestors do for a living?

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

Laborer
43%
Knitter
18%
Clerk
11%
Labor
8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Stenographer
23%
Teacher
12%
Operator
12%
Collar Stitcher
12%

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What Madeira family records will you find?

Census Records
There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Madeira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madeira 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 Madeira. 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 Madeira. For the veterans among your Madeira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

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

Search UK census records for Madeira

Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Madeira. 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 Madeira immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Madeira. For the veterans among your Madeira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Madeira military records

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What is the average Madeira lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Madeira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Madeira in 1957 was 49, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Madeira

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