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Maddera Family History

Maddera 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: Madera, Maddern, Mander, Mader, Madeira, Macera, Madler, Manera

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Where is the Maddera family from?

You can see how Maddera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maddera family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Maddera families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Maddera families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Maddera's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Maddera families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maddera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maddera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maddera. 100% of Maddera men worked as a Janitor. .

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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

  • Janitor
    100%
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What Maddera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Maddera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maddera 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Maddera. 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 130 military records available for the last name Maddera. For the veterans among your Maddera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maddera lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Maddera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Maddera in 1974 was 94, and 71 in 2003.

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