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Madura Name Meaning

Polish: from a shortened derivative of the personal name Amadeusz (see Madej ).

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


Similar surnames: Matura, Maura, Padula, Dura, Malara, Mazur, Mauro, Maury, Mauri

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Where is the Madura family from?

You can see how Madura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madura family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Madura families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Madura family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Madura's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Madura families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madura surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Madura ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Madura. 32% of Madura men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Madura women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Madura were Carpenter and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    17%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Madura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madura 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 705 immigration records available for the last name Madura. 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 595 military records available for the last name Madura. For the veterans among your Madura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madura lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Madura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Madura in 1952 was 77, and 83 in 2004.

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