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Madre Family History

Madre 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: Maire, Mare, Marre, Madren, Madore, Matre, Madry, Madere, Mark, Barre

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Where is the Madre family from?

You can see how Madre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madre family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Madre families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Madre families living in Texas. This was about 32% of all the recorded Madre's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Madre families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Madre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Madre. 65% of Madre men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    65%
  • Laborer
    36%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Madre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madre 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Madre. 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 404 military records available for the last name Madre. For the veterans among your Madre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madre lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Madre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Madre in 1966 was 81, and 83 in 2003.

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