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Madara Name Meaning

Italian (southern): topographic name from medieval Greek madara feminine form of madaros ‘bald’ in classical Greek also ‘humid wet’ or from the nickname Madaras from the same word with the Greek suffix -as.

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


Similar surnames: Malara, Madera, Fanara, Favara, Madaras, Zadra, Maura, Magaro, Basara

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Where is the Madara family from?

You can see how Madara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madara family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Madara families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Madara families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Madara's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Madara families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Madara ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fils Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Madara. 100% of Madara men worked as a Fils Cultivateur. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Fils Cultivateur
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Madara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madara 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Madara. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Madara. For the veterans among your Madara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madara lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Madara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Madara in 1962 was 79, and 85 in 2004.

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