History of your Surname
Get access to Maddey family records.Start a free trial

Maddey Family History

Maddey 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: Madden, Maddy, Maddex, Madey, Maddrey, Maddry, Waddey, Mander, Mandel

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Maddey family from?

You can see how Maddey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maddey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Maddey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Maddey family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maddey's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Maddey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maddey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maddey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maddey. 100% of Maddey men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Maddey women worked as a Housework. .

View Census Data for Maddey | Data not to scale

*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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Maddey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Maddey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maddey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Maddey

Passenger Lists

There are 48 immigration records available for the last name Maddey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Maddey immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Maddey. For the veterans among your Maddey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Maddey military records

You've only scratched the surface of Maddey family history

Discover More

What is the average Maddey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1985, in the United States, Maddey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Maddey in 1973 was 35, and 83 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maddey

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Maddey family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Maddey last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial