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Maddeson Family History

Maddeson 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: Maddison, Margeson, Maddern, Matteson, Madden, Madison, Addison

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Where is the Maddeson family from?

You can see how Maddeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maddeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Maddeson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Maddeson families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maddeson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Maddeson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maddeson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maddeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maddeson. 100% of Maddeson 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%
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Maddeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maddeson 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Maddeson. 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 20 military records available for the last name Maddeson. For the veterans among your Maddeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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