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Maddaus Family History

Maddaus Name 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: Madaus, Maddux, Addams, Vadas, Maras, Madan, Malpass, Magnus, Malkus

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Where is the Maddaus family from?

You can see how Maddaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maddaus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Maddaus families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Maddaus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Maddaus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maddaus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maddaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maddaus. 100% of Maddaus women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Maddaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maddaus 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Maddaus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Maddaus. For the veterans among your Maddaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maddaus lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1998, in the United States, Maddaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Maddaus in 1951 was 44, and 72 in 1998.

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