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Maddie Family History

Maddie 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: Addie, Maddix, Maddin, Gaddie, Marie, Madrid, Geddie, Badie, Mahdi

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Where is the Maddie family from?

You can see how Maddie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maddie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maddie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Maddie families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maddie's in USA. New York had the highest population of Maddie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maddie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maddie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Pocketbook Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maddie. 19% of Maddie men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Maddie women worked as a Pocketbook Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maddie were Miner and House Keeper. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Miner
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Pocketbook Maker
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • House Keeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maddie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maddie 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Maddie. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 167 military records available for the last name Maddie. For the veterans among your Maddie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maddie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Maddie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Maddie in 1963 was 57, and 84 in 2003.

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