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Madere Name Meaning

French (Madère): from the feminine form of Mader Altered form under the French influence in LA of German Materne (see Mattern ).

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


Similar surnames: Madore, Mader, Mander, Maser, Meder, Manire, Bader, Mandery, Manfre

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Where is the Madere family from?

You can see how Madere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madere family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Madere families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Madere families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Madere's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Madere families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madere surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Madere ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Ouvrier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Madere. 100% of Madere men worked as an Ouvrier. .

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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

  • Ouvrier
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Madere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madere 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Madere. 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 819 military records available for the last name Madere. For the veterans among your Madere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madere lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Madere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Madere in 1948 was 35, and 64 in 2004.

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