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Madding Family History

Madding Surname Meaning

Probably Irish: variant of Madden.

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


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Where is the Madding family from?

You can see how Madding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madding family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Madding families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Madding families living in Durham. This was about 28% of all the recorded Madding's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Madding families in 1891.
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What did your Madding ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Madding. 39% of Madding men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Madding women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Madding were Truck Driver and Laborer.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Waitress
    18%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Madding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madding 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Madding. 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 556 military records available for the last name Madding. For the veterans among your Madding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madding lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Madding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Madding in 1959 was 33, and 70 in 2004.

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