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Maddrey Family History

Maddrey Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of Spanish Madera. This surname is also very common among African Americans.

Compare Madray and Maddry.

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


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Where is the Maddrey family from?

You can see how Maddrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maddrey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maddrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 48 Maddrey families living in North Carolina. This was about 62% of all the recorded Maddrey's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Maddrey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maddrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Maddrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maddrey. 34% of Maddrey men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Maddrey women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maddrey were Owner 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
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Owner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    40%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%

What Maddrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maddrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maddrey 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Maddrey. 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 345 military records available for the last name Maddrey. For the veterans among your Maddrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maddrey lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Maddrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Maddrey in 1954 was 45, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maddrey 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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