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Maddison Family History

Maddison Name Meaning

English: variant of Madison .

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


Similar surnames: Madson, Margison, Matison, Madison, Widdison, Mathison, Biddison

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Where is the Maddison family from?

You can see how Maddison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maddison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maddison families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 7 Maddison families living in New York. This was about 41% of all the recorded Maddison's in USA. New York had the highest population of Maddison families in 1840.
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What did your Maddison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maddison. 35% of Maddison men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Maddison women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maddison were Baker and Maid. .

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Baker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    14%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Cook
    10%
  • Maid
    10%
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Census Records

There are 51,000 census records available for the last name Maddison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maddison 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Maddison. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Maddison. For the veterans among your Maddison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maddison lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Maddison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Maddison in 1954 was 50, and 64 in 2004.

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