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Maddrell Family History

Maddrell Name Meaning

perhaps as Kneen suggests a pronunciation of Madderer (see Madder ) with /l/ substituted for the second /r/. Compare Ric. le Madrer 1333 in Assize Rolls (Lancs).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Mandrell, Caddell, Mackrell, Waddell, Madewell, Modrell, Mandell

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Where is the Maddrell family from?

You can see how Maddrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maddrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Maddrell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 8 Maddrell families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maddrell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Maddrell families in 1880.
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What did your Maddrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maddrell. 30% of Maddrell 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
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Barber Salesman
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Maddrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maddrell 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Maddrell. 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 162 military records available for the last name Maddrell. For the veterans among your Maddrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maddrell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Maddrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Maddrell in 1964 was 88, and 79 in 2003.

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