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Maderia Family History

Maderia Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Madera, Madrid, Mader, Madeira, Macera, Maria, Malerba, Manera, Madia

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Where is the Maderia family from?

You can see how Maderia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maderia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maderia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Maderia families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 39% of all the recorded Maderia's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Maderia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maderia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maderia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maderia. 31% of Maderia men worked as a Fisherman. .

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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

  • Fisherman
    31%
  • Meat Cutter
    24%
  • Helper
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
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What Maderia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maderia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maderia 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Maderia. 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 130 military records available for the last name Maderia. For the veterans among your Maderia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maderia lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Maderia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Maderia in 1954 was 70, and 86 in 2004.

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