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Madtes Family History

Madtes 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: Mates, Mattes, Mades, Martes, Master, Gates, Malter, Martel, Matte

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Where is the Madtes family from?

You can see how Madtes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madtes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Madtes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Madtes families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Madtes's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Madtes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madtes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Madtes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Madtes. 100% of Madtes men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Madtes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madtes 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Madtes. 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 146 military records available for the last name Madtes. For the veterans among your Madtes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madtes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Madtes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Madtes in 1966 was 71, and 78 in 2004.

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