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Maddin Family History

Maddin Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Irish Madden.

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


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Where is the Maddin family from?

You can see how Maddin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maddin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maddin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Maddin families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 35% of all the recorded Maddin's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Maddin families in 1911.
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What did your Maddin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Maddin. 50% of Maddin men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Journalier
    25%
  • Labourer
    25%

What Maddin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Maddin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maddin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Maddin. 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 769 military records available for the last name Maddin. For the veterans among your Maddin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maddin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Maddin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Maddin in 1962 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maddin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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