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Madeiros Family History

Madeiros Surname Meaning

Altered form of Portuguese and Galician Medeiros.

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


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Where is the Madeiros family from?

You can see how Madeiros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madeiros family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 74 Madeiros families living in Massachusetts. This was about 45% of all the recorded Madeiros's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Madeiros families in 1920.
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What did your Madeiros ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Madeiros. 100% of Madeiros men worked as a Journalier and 100% of Madeiros women worked as a Journalier.

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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

  • Journalier
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

What Madeiros family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Madeiros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madeiros 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Madeiros. 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 398 military records available for the last name Madeiros. For the veterans among your Madeiros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madeiros lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Madeiros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Madeiros in 1956 was 58, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Madeiros 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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